... 1966 ...

January 6 Announcement was made that the tuition was being raised at the beginning of the fall session; $900 for students presently enrolled and $1000 for the incoming Freshman class.

Two Indian Sisters, Sister Angel Marie and Sister Selegrina made their final vows at the College Chapel. . Father John Reilly officiated.

Reverend John Reilly held a forum for all interested students at 7 p. m.­ Miley Dining Room. "Contraception and Birth Control" was the subject of discussion.

7 Dr. John R. Edwards of the Boston office of Higher Education Facilities visited Salve Regina this morning.

Sister Mary Columcille and Sister Mary Magdala spoke at Vernon Court at the invitation of Mr. Patterson.

8 Sister Mary Emily and Sister Mary Rosalia attended a meeting at the Better World Movement House with Sister Mary Josetta and Sister Mary Cleophas of Baltimore. From there they went to Philadelphia for the meeting of the Assoication of American Colleges from January 10-13.

9 Student Council Tea was held in State Dining Room from 2-4 p. m .

A musical concert by Miss Nancy Hallas was given in Great Hall at 8 p. m.

11 Reverend Robert Mc Nally, S. J . who has been a member of the Brown Faculty for the past semester spoke in the Great Hall on "Problems of the Post-Conciliar Church." He was accompanied by Robert Ferrick, S. J .

13 Meeting of the Home Economics Association in East Greenwich attended by Sister Mary Joannes, Sister Mary Christopher, and Sister Mary Petronilla. Sister Mary Christopher acted as profiler.

15 The Snow Ball was held at Cliff Walk Manor for the benefit of the year book.

17-18 Reading Days for students

Sister Mary Emily, Sister Mary Rosalia, Sister Marie Susanne, and a1=t all members of the Nursing Faculty attended a luncheon in the Biltmore Hotel. John Fogarty, U. S. Representative from Rhode Island and Go~ernor Chafee spoke on the State's Mental Retardation Program. ... 1966 ...

January 17 Dr. E. William Burrell attended the meeting of Northeastern Regional Instructional Television Project at the Sheraton, Boston.

17 Sister Mary Christopher spoke to the faculty of the Roger Williams General Hospital. The topic was "The Supervisory Report as a Councfeling Technique."

18 Sister Mary Emily and Sister Mary Rosalia attended a meeting in New York with Mr. Taddeo in regard to the Academic Facilities Grant. They were accompanied by Mr. Gazda of the Architectural Firm.

A mass commemorating the opening of the Church Unity Octave was held at the College Chapel. Father Reilly celebrated mass ::ind the sermon was given by Dom Christopher Davis of the Portsmouth Priory.

19-26 Exams held darirg this period.

19 Sister Mary Emily attended a meeting of the City Council at which a request was made for street lights in the College area.

20 Faculty Meeting in Drawing Room at 3:30 p. m. Dr. Francis Rogers, Chairman of the Romance Language Department, Harvard University, spoke about college curriculum.

Sister Mary Emily and Sister Mary Rosalia attended an area meeting of Father's Council at the Stone Bridge Inn, Tiverton, Rhode Island at 7:30 p. m. Dr. Francis Fanning presided.

21 About twelve Sisters attended the Ecumenical Service of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral in Providence at 8 p. m.

February 1 Two Thai Sisters returned today to Thailand.

2 Classes resume .

2-3 Fellini's movie "La Strada" was shown in the Dining Room- Miley Hall- 7: 15 p. m. public invited.

3 Sister Mary Christpher spoke at the American Association of University Women- Newport Chapter at Honeyman Hall.

, 3-4 Dr. DiPippo was panelist and judge at the National Science Foundation in Washington, D C on applic.ation for grants.

2 (over) February 2 Sister Mary Joannes attended a meeting of the Executive Board of the Rhode Island Home Economics Association, held in Providence.

---- ... 1966 ...

February 6 Mr. Robert Goelet died.

8 Father Shelton and Miss Barbara Colevecchio, a Papal Volunteer, spoke to the girls in Miley Snack Bar.

9 Sister Mary Emily, Sister Mary Rosalia, Sister Mary Petronilla, and Sister Martina attended Mr. Robert Goel et' s funeral at St. Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, New York City.

It was announced that Salve Regina College received $50, 000 in December 1965 for a scholarship endowment from Mr. Robert Goelet in memory of his wife, Roberta Goelet.

10 Basketball Game- Vernon Court at the Hut. Score was 50-22 in favor of Salve.

11 Mr. Gadza, one of the architects, reviewed the application forms with Sister Mary Emily and Sister Mary Rosalia.

12 Sister Mary Hilda Miley, R S. M., President Emerita, died at St. Xavier Convent at 5: 05 a. m. She had been confined to the infirmary there since the previous July.

14 Mass was celebrated at 5:45 p. m. in the College Chapel for the Serra Club. Sister Mary Christopher was the dinner speaker for the Club in the Viking Hotel. Her topic was "The Ecumenical Role of Sisters in Federal Programs. "

15 The funeral mass for Sister Mary Hilda Miley, R S. M. was celebrated in the Cathedral of Saints,,.- Peter and Paul in Providence at 10: 00 a. m. Bishop Russell Mc Vinney officiated. Members of the student body formed the Guard of Honor; members of the Advisory Board were the honorary bearers. Men of the faculty acted as bearers and ushers. The Sisters of St. Xavier's and Bayview sang the mass under the direction of P. Alexander Peloquin. Burial was in St. Francis Cemetery where Fathers Keenan, Lamb, and Driscoll read the prayers.

Concert by Reverend Major L. Johnson, Jr. of Brown University. "Religious Themes in Folk Music". Great Hall-7: 15 p. m. Public was invited. ... 1966 ...

February 16 A memorial requiem Mass was celebrated at 10: 00 a. m. in the Great Hall for Sister Mary Hilda Miley. Reverend John Reilly was celebrant. The public was invited.

The Women Marine Selection Officer visited Salve Regina and answered questions on requirements and opportunities for women in the U. S. Marine Corps.

18 Ring Ceremony at 2: 30 p. m.

19 Sapphire Ball- Ochre Court.

20 Reverend Robert Ferrick, S .J. held Mass for juniors and their escorts. Mr. Paul Quinlan, S. J. sang psalms to the accompaniment of his guitar.

21 Sister Madonna, C. S. C., of CCArdinal Cushing College visited Salve Regina College with three other members of her Community. She brought all the materials for the office of secretary of the NCEA.

22 Holiday

23 Sister Mary Christopher held a meeting in the State Dining Room for the mothers of the Tonomy Project. This is in conjunction with the Headstart Project.

24 Announcement of the winners of the College's Competitive Tuition Scholarship. Mother Mary Mathew Doyle Scholarship, Miss Donna Jeanne Place; Mother Mary Hilda Miley Scholarship, Miss Susan Jenkinson; Sister Mary James O'Hare Scholarship, Miss Eileen Frances Thoubboron; Mother Mary Catherine Durkin, Miss Elena Marie Natalizia.

25-27 Senior-Junior Retreat. Reverend William McNamara, D. C. D.

28 Beginning of the Marriage Forum for Seniors and Engaged Juniors. Opening session conducted by Reverend James Murphy, D. P.

March 2 Meeting with the Architect and the language department with Mr.· Luvis of Tamburg Language Lab.

Organizational meeting of dialogue group. State Dining Room. Sister , Eloise, Sister Mary Thecla, Father Shenick and some of the Barrington College Faculty. ,-- ~ I l/u (,,J

March 3 Sister Mary Rosalia announced the courses and workshops which will be available June 27- August 5.

4 Mr. Kurtz and the heating and electrical engineers, Mr. Watson and Mr. Zaino met with administration concerning the new building.

Loan application for the Academic Building mailed to Washington.

4-6 Sophomore Retreat conducted by Reverend Robert Lindsay, S. J., of Holy Cross.

5 Sister Mary Emily and Sister Mary Magdala attended an executive board meeting of NCEA at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Connecticut.

Division of Nursing of Salve Regina College in conjunction with the Rhode Island State sponsored an all-day conference on "Changing Patterns of Educational Programs in Nursing" for secondary school personnel. 10: 00-3: 30, Ochre Court.

6 Salve Regina won basketball game played with Rivier College at De La Salle Gym.

7 Miss Beverly Ursillo participated in the intership program conducted by Senator Claiborne Pell in his Washington Office.

9 Announcement of the first Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Winner. Gertrude St. Marie , a biology major. She will do graduate work at Purdue University.

Six Foreign students attended Governor's Conference at Rhode Island School of Design Auditorium. Dr. Brasted accompanied them.

10 Ethel Barrymo~re Colt visited the College to talk about the feasibility of a summer drama workshop. Miss Joan David will co-sponsor it.

The 3M Company held a demonstration meeting for faculty.

Dr. John Quinn held a preliminary meeting for the Advisory Board.

11 Miss Kathleen M. Dillon was elected National Vice-President of Sigmi Phi Sigma.

Freshman Retreat. Reverend Christppher Johnson, 0. P ..

Area Meeting of the Fathers Council in the Biltmore Hotel, Mr. James McAlear presided. Sister Mary Emily, Sister Rosalia, Dr. Brasted attended.

10 (over) March 10 Sister Mary Joannes attended a combinetl meeting of the Rhode Island Home Economics Association, the R,hode Island Dietetics Association, and the Nutrition Council, at the Colony Motor Inn in Cranston. The subject was the Poverty Program.

f March 12 New York-New Jersey Chapter of Alumnae Association sponsored a dance in Jansen Suite of Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. '1u.,i,,,._J_ ~: 30 A. M. Reverend John P. Reilly celebrated a month's Mass for Sister Mary Hilda Miley, R. S. M.. Requested by the Newport" Chapter of the Salve Regina College Alumnae Association.

14 A group of Salve g~s met with Barrington College girls for Ecumenical Dialogue. Sister Mary Eloise and Sister Mary Thecla accompanied the group.

15 Sister Mary Christopher, Sister Mary Eloise, and Mr. Robert McKenna attended the Brown University Conference on "The Vatican Council and the World of Today. ", given by Reverend Bernard Haering, C. S.S. R.

16 Sister Mary Mercedes attended the National Art Education Assoc­ iation Convention at the Statler-Hilton Hotel in Boston.

Dr. Thomas Head gave a second lecture of the Marriage Forum.

17 Sister Mary Augustine attended meetings of NE TC HEN in Winchester, Massachusetts, and also at M. I. T .

Mr. James Foley held a committee meeting at Salve Regina at 3 p. m. in preparation for the Advisory Meeting.

21-25 Three Salve Regina College students participated in the Internship Program sponsored by Senator Claiborne Pell in his Washington Office. Mrs . Geraldine Coffman, Miss Mary Lou Hofmann, Miss Yeyette Berendes.

24-26 Conference on College Composition and Communication, Denver, Colorado Dr. E. William Burrell

27 Salve Regina Guild Holy hour in the Chapel at 3 p. m. Father Reilly ex­ plained some other results of Vatican II.

Sister M. Christopher, Sister Frederick Mary, Miss VanderHagen attended the Newport Chapter of the intergroup discussion. Conference at Thompson Junior High.

The Rhode Island Chapter of the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae held its annual meeting in the alumnae lounge of Miley Hall at 2 p. m.

18 (over) March 18 Sister Mary Joannes, Chairman, met with the Nominating Committee of the Rhode Island Home Economics Association, to prepare a slate of offfcers. March 28 Sister Rosalia and Sister M. Emily attendedlil!Eeting at Middletown High School to discuss the possibility for aid for a planetarium. Professor Smiley of Brown University was chief speaker that night. The dialogue between Barrington and Salve Regina took place in the guest room.

31 Sister M. Petronilla, Sister M. Emily attended a seminar on furniture, carpeting, under auspices of John C. Gill Co. at Somerset Hotei Boston.

Student Nurses Association of Rhode Island sponsored a fashion show at Clirrf Walk Manor at 8 p. m.

31-Ap. 2 Sister M. Ignatius, Sister M. Kieran attended the 1966 Northeast Conference on the teaching of Foreign Languages, New York City. Stayed on to make retreat at Dobbs Ferry, New York.

April 1 Miss Kathleen Dillon was awarded aFellowship in English at the University of Nebraska.

Work commenced the renovation of the property at the conner of Ochre Point and Ruggles Ave. to be used as a dorm in September-Contractor is T. J. Dywer.

Sister Dionysia attended the meetings of the American Personnel and Guidance Association and National Catholic Guidance Council Association in Washington, D. C.

2 Dr. DiPippo was judge at the Fall River section of the Science Fairs of Massachusetts.

4 S. M. Donald, S. M. Susanne attended conference with psychologists and Psychiatrists from Harvard. Dr. Dana F~orth was the organizer and the meetings were held at Emmanuel College, Boston.

5 Mr. John Cummings of Industrial National Bank visited the College and left a check of $3, 000 for the new building.

New student council members were elected-Pres. Karen McCarthy, V. P. -Adrianne Guilmette, Sec. Donna Roberto, Tres. Mary Dowd.

6 Easter recess begins after last class.

, Dr. George Morris attended Civil Defense Conference for Education field at the Warwick Country Club.

7 The Internation Relations Club of Salve Regina presented the Second Model .General Assembly of the U. N. on campus. Topics discussed were: Admission of Red China fu the U N. , The Rhodesian Problem, Disarm(!:ment. 5 (over) April 5 Sister Mary Joannes attended a meeting of the Executive Board of the Rhode Island Home Economics Association, held in Providence.

• April 8 The College received a $10,000 bequest through the Will of the late Commander Benjamin B. McCormick. With it the College will establish the Helen Miriam McCormick Scholarship Fund. $50, 000 will be added upon the death of his survivors. Tudor Rm. is now McCormick Room. Sister M. Dionysia returned from Washington, D. C.

11-13 Mr. Robert McKenna, Mr. John Corrigan attended Convention of the American Catholic Philosophical Association in Washington, D. C.

16 The Guild held the drawing of the 2 major prizes in Miley Hall Snack Bar.

2:30-4:30 p. m. The $1,500 was won by Mrs. Mathieson of Coggeshall Ave. 1 $1000 by Mr. Rottmund of Bethesda, Maryland.

Mr. Robert McKenna participated in a panel discussion on Problems facing cities today at Clark St. Hall in Newport.

18 Classes Resume

19 Father Coleman was guest lecturer for the Sodality at the meeting held in the Drawing Room. At this meeting a tape of the talks given by the late Dr. Tom Dooley was played.

21 Theodore Ullman presented a piano concert in the Great Hall at 7:30 p. m.

S. M. Brenda, S. Ralph Mary attended Rhode Island Medical Technological Seminar at the Colony Motor Inn.

22 Iona Glee Club arrived for rehearsal follwed by a mixer at Mercy.

23 Salve Regina Glle Club together with Iona presented Haydn's Creation It took place in the Great Hall, Ochre Court at 8: 00 p. m.

Faculty members attended regional meeting of the N. C. E. A at Annhurst College.

Salve Regina Spring Meeting- 3 p. m. in State Dining Room. Sister Eloise gave a talk on'Ecumenism."

Graduate record exams were taken today.

25 S. Marilyn left to attend Conference on Religion and Mental Health to be , held in Chicago. [11~1,J

April 25 S. M Rosalia and S. M. Audrey attended regional meeting of N. E . A of College and Secondary Schools at the West Warwick Senior High School.

26 S. M. Emily and S. M. Rosalia attended a meeting l}eld by Reverend John J. Sullivan concerning the future of the extension ~olunteers at Somerset Hotel, Boston.

27 Sister M. Rosalia spoke to teachers of special education at the Underwood School - 7: 30 p. m.

28 Student-faculty talent show was held in Mercy Hall for the benefit of summer lay volunteers. Students collected about $250.

30 Panel discussion of the N. E. A. of teafl{frs of English was held at Salve Reg'

The freshman class held its annual formal Court Cotillion in the Great Hall of Ochre Court beginning at 8 p. m.

May 3 May Procession was held in the Great Hall at 7 p. m. followed by benediction given by Father Angell.

4 Salve Regina Corporation Meeting, Ochre Court 3 p. m.

5 Sister M. Rosalia and Sister M. Emily attended a meeting at Rhode Island College of the Heads of all Higher Education Thstitutim1s were present as well as the study commission appointed by Gov. Chafee.

7 Two day meeting of the Guild of Catholic Psychiatrists attended by Sister Marilyo Sister Maria Cordis at Altantic City. 1

10 Sigma Phi Sigma ceremony of 12 new members, Great Hall 7 p. m.

Sister M. Augustine spoke at annual meeting of Rhode Island Assoc. of Industrial Nurses, Wayland Manor, 6 p. m .

11 Rhode Island Dietetic Assoc. Annual Diiner Meeting, Miley Hall, 7 p. m.

, S. M. Augustine attend Rhode Island Medical Assoc. banquet 6 pm SM Audrey, SM Emily, SM Augustine attended meeting of NECHEN at Boston Sheraton Plaza, also Miss Lucille Sullivan. Meeting concerned Position Paper of the American Nurses Assoc.

5 (over) May 5 Sister Mary Joannes attended the Annual Dinner Meeting of the Rhode Island Home Economics Association, held at the University of Rhode Island. May 11 Ecumenical Mass with Barrington College was celebrated at Salve Regina College Chapel in Ochre Court - 8 pm.

12 Procession and Holy hour- Spanish Club - Chapel 6:30 p. m.

Home Economics Senior.Ji_nner- Mercy Hall - 6 pm.

It was announced that a grant of $6100 had been awarded to Salve Regina by National Science Foundation for the Purchase of Instuflctional Scientific Equipment. The grant is under the direction of Dr. George V. Morris.

13 SM Emily, and SM Rosalia attended dedication of 3 new buildings­ Annhurst College.

14 Spring Dance-Cliff Walk Manor

Salve Regina Legion of Mary sponsored a cook.out on the grounds of Mercy Hall from 2 to 5 pm.

SM Rosalia and SM Emily attended dedication of Fatima High School in Warren, The Bishop made a gift of $.1_00, 00_0 to the Sisters:': ~ .,zz:..._ .A.-c.. ✓ • ~. 15 SM Andrea, SM Janice attended dedication of the new Madeline Hall, Cardinal Cushing College, Boston.

17 Induction Ceremony, Sigma Delta Pi 7 pm - .J. ~ ~ · .ft ~~ 18 A peace corps representative from Washington, D. C. visited Salve Regina from 10 am to 5 pm. (Miss Nancy Dean)

19 SM Venard and Sister Frederick Mary attended an all day meeting of CEEB - Brown University.

21 Dr. E. William Burrell attended meeting of N. E. A. of teachers of English in Boston.

22 Salve Regina Guild Tea- Great Hall- 3 pm.

24 Senior Alumnae Dinner-Miley Hall 6 pm. Dr. Margaret Ackroyd, chief speaker.

25 Class Day Exercises held in Great Hall because of rain.

26 & 27 Reading Days

26 SM Emily and SM Ignatius attended Cursillo at Peacedale, R. I. May 28 to June 3 Final Exams

28 Sister Mary Nolasco's brother Ernest Boland, 0. P. has been named Bishop in West Pakistan. ~wl.. 30 Household celebrated SQPe:i;:io:F1s Feast Day.

31 SM Nolasco successfully defended her dissertation for her Ph.D. at Laval University.

June 3 SM Emily and SM Andrea attended Our Lady of Providence Seminary Graduation Exercises.

4 Psychiatric Grant was renewed by Federal Government for another five year period. SM Augustine is director.

Commencement Ball - 9-1, Ochre Court.

5 Baccalaureate Mass-St. Mary's Church- 4: 30 pm. Revererrl Gerald Dillon was the celebrant. Reverend John Reilly gave sermon. A dinner for parents and graduates was held at Miley Hall at 6 pm.

6 Commencement Exercises- Dr. Paul van K. Thomson gave commencement address. He received an honorary degree as well as Rita Murphy and Reverend Edwin McCabe, M. M.

Dr. Di Pippo represented the College at Brown University Grad. Sister M. Patrician received her Master1s degree in Math from Brown.

SM Christopher attended a fairwell banquet for Michael Hutner, Executive director of the Headstart Program in Newport.

7 SM Emily and SM Rosalia attended Providence College Graduation.

SM Ignatius left for her summer assignment in La Ceiba.

Reverend Harry Machowsky completed his year of service and teaching at SRC and will be returning to Laval.

8 SM Augustine left to attend ANA meeting in San Francisco.

11-12 Alumnae Weekend June

11 Sister Mary Emily went to New York City to get Sister Cor Mariae who was returning from New Orleans for a vacation and retreat.

13-15 Residential workshop and school nursing was held-Miley Hall

Sister Marie Suzanne received her Ph.D. degree from Boston College.

15 Community held an outing at Sandy Cove at the courtesy of Mrs. Stanley Grazeien.

17 Retreat opened at Salve Regina College

19 Inter-University workshop-Chatam Bars, Cape Cod­ Sister M. Augustine, Sister Marilyn, and Sister Rosarita attended.

23 Sister Mary Clarice was hospitalized at Fatima in Providence.

24 Reverend Paul Haas, 0. P., President of Providence College will say Mass daily in our chapel until July 5 while he is vacationing in Newport.

The Sisters of the College are beginning to change to the new habit. Changes must be completed by August 15.

27 Beginning of the summer session-features this year are drama workshop conducted by Ethel Barrymore Colt and Miss Joan David.

Two Federal programs sponsored by Newport Community and program of studies for high school students in preparation for college.

28-30 Sister Mary Emily accompanied by Sister Marjorie, of St. Xaviee-Academy attended National Committee on Status of Women at Washington-Hilton.

29 Date orginially scheduled for bids for opening of the construction of the new science, math and academic building. Because of a delay brough on by a decision by Zoning Board, only bids for , fixed equipment were opened. July 3 Sister Frederick Mary returned from Notre Dame because her father was seriously ill in i!lemorial hospital and the doctor asked that she be sent for,

4 Summer School enjoyed showing of the film the Moonspinners.

5 Sister Mary Clarice's Mother died.

Notification of Community changes came today. Sister Mary 1 Ch~ ista'ri's'1~twas added to the College faculty at St. Marris'rt School, Bethesda, Maryland. Only Sister Mariella and Sister Marilyn were changed to the missions.

11 Mr. Robert Otto and wife, public relation area of Our Lady of Cincinnati College visited Salve Regina.

12 Two Sisters of the college attended the opening of the first opera festival in Newport. The festival will give 4 performances of 4 outstanding operas.

13 Bids from five construction companies for the academic building were opened at 2 pm. Lowest bid was from J. L. Marshall and Sons of Pawtucket. 4 other companies bidding: Gajlbane Co., L. F. Collins Co., Turgeon, Donatelli.

14 Members of the Summer School French Class joined with the Newport Community at the celebration of Bastille Day as they did last year.

Sister Mary Rosalia and members of the Salve Regina education faculty visited Mansfield School and the Gingras Hall at St. Joseph's College in Hartford to observe and to interview directors of both schools.

19 Mr. John Gill came to Salve Regina to discuss furniture for fbrms and offices.

25 Members of the Community attended the conse(ration of Bishop Ernest Boland, 0 . P , brother of Sister M. Nolasco. His diocese i:s in Pakistan.

A concert by Nancy Hallas, assisted by Marian W. Van Slyke was presented in the Great Hall at 7: 3 0 p. m. as a part of the cultural program of the summer session. , August 1 Lecture entitled "Religious Freedom and You" was given by Rev. John Walsh.

The Master Class of Music Workshop was held under the direction of Ethel Barrymore Colt.

2 A movie was presented, "Captain Newman, M. D. "·

3 The City Council granted a variance to the law for Salve Regina College, for the new Academic Building. The southern boundary of the building will come to 25 feet rather than 40 feet from Shepard A venue.

4 The Finale of the Summer Drama Workshop was the presentation of the play, "Cradle Song", at Ochre Court. Preceding the play a concert was given by twelve members of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Joseph Conte.

5 Close of the Summer School. The following events were on the Social Calendar for the Summer School:

June 27 Lecture, Vatican II and You, by Rev. John 'Corr , C. S. C., President of Stonehill College.

28 Film, History of Vatican II.

30 Lecture, Bible and You, Rev. John Randall

July 4 Cook-Out, East Terrace Movie, ",The Moon Spinners" 7 Lecture, "The Modern Church and You", Rev. Thomas P. Peterson, O.P.

8 Movie, Marnie

14 Tour of Newport

17 Mid-Session. Buffet Supper, Ochre Dining Room.

25 Lecture, "The Layman and the Church", Rev. Henry Shelton.

27 Movie, "The Hoodlum Priest" Movie, "Let My People Go" , 12 Sister Mary Emily signed the Contract for the new building, at 10: 00 A. M. at Ochre Court. Construction will be by the J. L. Marshall Company, of Pawtucket.

13 A Cursillo Mass was held in the Great Hall for the members of Newport County. Rev. Kenneth Angell was the celebrant. About 40 attended. August 16 Sister Mary Petronilla left to attend a Superiors' Workshop at Stonehill College, North Easton, Mass. She will return on the 20th.

20 Sister Mary Emily, Sister Mary Jean, Sister Mary Wilhelmina, and Sister Ralph Mary attended a Convocation at the University of Rhode Island where President Johnson was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.

24 Sister Mary Christopher, Sister Mary Emily and Sister Ralph Mary attended the Centennial Celebration of the Children's Home in Newport, from 5: 00 to 7: 00 P. M. There they had an opportunity to meet Governor Chafee, Mrs. Hugh Auchincloss, and Mr. and Mrs. John R. Drexel.

25 Members of the English Department, together with Miss David and Sister Mary Emily, went to Stratford, Connecticut, to attend a presentation of Murder in the Cathedral Sister Margaret Gormley, C. N. D., was a guest of the college for this occasion.

26 Salve Regina was host to all the Principals of Rhode Island and some of the Fall River Schools for the Principals' Workshop, held from August 26 to 29. Monsignor Geoghegan was the Coordinator, and Sister Jean Claire, O. P. was the principal speaker.

29 An Agreement was signed today by the College with the United Art Company under which the Bookstore will be managed by the Company for the College. The Company will handle college rings, caps and gowns, blazers, etc. in addition to the customary merchandise.

September 5 Seventy-three seniors arrived today to begin assignments in the local schools as student teachers. This year they will practice in Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Providence and East Providence, which is a much enlarged area. Dr. E. William Burrell directs the Student Teaching Program.

2-5 Four girls from Salve Regina attended the Sodality Convention, in Washington, D. C.

6-10 Asst. Prof. Robert J. McKenna attended the annual convention of the American Political Science Association in New York City.

7 Meeting of the Executive Board of the New England Unit of the NCEA. Sister Marie Louise, 0. P. , Chairman, Rev. John Corr, Vice-Chairman, , Sister Mary Emily, Secretary, attended the meeting in the President's Dining Room in Miley Hall. Sister Mary Claver, of Burlington, Vermont, was unable to attend.

8 Two Salve Regina girls entered the Sisters of Mercy Novitiate. September 8-9 The Annual Faculty Conference was held in Miley Hall. On September 8 a General Session was held in the morning. The speaker for the afternoon program was Professor John Ransford Watts, of Boston University, whose subject was: The Arts: The Good, the True, and the Beautiful. Who Needs Them:? Departmental Meetings were held on September 8th and 9th, with the Closing General Session held on the morning of September 9th. A Faculty tour of Ochre Lodge was arranged for the afternoon of September 9th, so that everyone might see the new dormitory.

11 Freshman residents arrived.

12 One hundred sixty-five freshmen arrived for the start of Orientation Week for the Class of 1970. Sister Mary Emily gave the welcoming address.

Mr. Kurtz called to say that he had received a Notice from New York to Proceed on the new Academic Building.

14 A meeting was held at 9:00 A. M. with Mr. George E. Meyer, of the Regional Office of the H. H.F. A., with regard to the new building. In attendance also were the Architect, the Contractor and Sub-Contractors, Sister Mary Emily, Mr. James Maguire. The meeting was held in the State Dining Room.

19 First day of classes of the new academic year.

20 At 3:00 P. M. today Ground-Breaking Ceremonies were held on McAuley Hall grounds for the start of the new Science-Academic Building. It was a cold, blustery day, but it did not rain. Monsignor Edward P. Boland,, Dean of the Newport Deanery and Pastor of St. Joseph's Church in Newport, represented Bishop McVinney, gave the Invocation and presided at the exercises. Mrs. Margaret Loftus, Councilwoman, represented the City of Newport, and made a few remarks. Many people took part in the actual breaking of ground - Msgr. Boland; Mrs. Loftus; Mother Mary Kieran, Mother Provincial; Mr. Lynch, repJ'.'esenting Mr. Moore; Rev. John T. Shea, of the Advisory Board; Sister Mary Emily, Sister Mary Rosalia, Sister Mary Petronilla; Dr. Ascanio DiPippo, for the Lay Faculty and as a member of the Science Department; Mrs. George Cullen, for the Salve Regina Guild; Miss Therese Sullivan, for the Alumnae; Mr. John E. Murray, Jr. for the Fathers Council. Each class in the college was also represented. Dr. F. Kenneth Brasted served as Master of Ceremonies. Following the ground breaking, Rev. John P. Reilly, Chaplain, offered a prayer for the success of the building and the safety of all persons working on it, and the ceremonies closed with the singing of the College Hymn. Guests and Faculty returned to Ochre Court for refreshments.

21 The Junior-Freshman Dinner took place for the first time at Miley Hall at 6: 00 P. M. The members of the Administration and Class Moderators, as well as the two Chaplains were invited. Mary Spengler, Junior Class President, was responsible for the event. September 22 A Freshman-Junior Basketball Game was held at DeLaSalle gymnasium. It was an hilarious affair, and a good time was "had by all" who were there.

23 Mass for the Community was celebrated today by Bishop Ernest Boland, O. P., brother of Sister Mary Nolasco.

28 Registration today for the Continuing Education Program for the first semester. Thirteen courses are being offered.

29 The College International Festival of Films was opened today by a Lecture by Professor John Ransford Watts, of Boston University, speaking on "The Film: The Art Form of the Twentieth Century". After a break for dinner, the program resumed with the showing of Elia Kazan's "On the Waterfront" , which was followed by open discussion.

October 2 Reception by Salve Regina Guild and the Faculty for the Freshman Mothers and the Freshmen was held this afternoon. Co-chairmen were Mrs. Robert Soucy and Sister Mary Philemon, R. S. M.

The Annual Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Fatima was held at Mount St. Rita, Cumberland, this afternoon. There was not a very large delegation from the College this year, partly because the Freshmen were with their mothers at the Guild Reception.

3 Sister Mary Emily and a delegation from the Community went to Providence for the Funeral Mass of Marita Coughlin, of Smith Street. Miss Coughlin had been a benefactor of the college from its very beginning. Instead of flowers, friends were requested to donate to the Salve Regina Building Fund.

3-8 Sister Mary Christopher is attending a meeting of Directors of Headstart Programs, in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the call of and as a guest of the Government.

4 The E. A. C. T. Section of the Rhode Island State Nurses Association held a meeting and dinner at the college.

The first program of the season was a Concert by Ballad Singer Earle Spicer, of New York, at which there were about 200 people. He was warmly received. A Student Admission Card, new this year, had been distributed and entitled students to admission. A donation was asked of others who attended.

6 The second movie in the International Film Series was presented in Miley Hall this evening. "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner" starred Tom Courtenay. , 7-8 Dr. Burrell attended the Fall Conference of the New England Association of Teachers of English, at Charter House, Portland, Maine. October 7-9 Three students from Salve Regina attended the New England Student National Education Association meeting in Peterboro, New Hampshire: Belinda St. Angelo, Nancy Huling, and Susan Hathaway.

8 Sister Mary Emily attended the inauguration of Sister Clarence Paul as President of the College of St. Rose, Albany, New York.

9 A meeting of the Student Nurses Organization was held in the Drawing Room The group was addressed by Dr. William O'Brien.

10 A lecture was given this evening by Rev. William Leonard, S. J., of Boston College. He spoke, "On the Liturgy".

11 Sister Mary Eloise, Sister Mary Thecla, and Dr. Brasted attended a Reception in honor of members of the National Ecumenical Commission of Episcopal and Roman Catholic Clergy, held at the Residence of Bishop Higgins, in Providence.

12 Sister Mary Audrey, Sister Mary Augustine, and Sister Ralph Mary attended College Day at Stonehill College, North Easton, Mass.

Dr. Brasted represented the college at the Seventh Annual College and Career Night of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Youth of Worcester, Mass.

12-15 Sister Mary Emily and Sister Mary Rosalia were in New Orleans, attending meetings of the American Council on Education, as well as the Annual Meeting of the College Commission of the Mercy Colleges.

13 The Class of 1970 presented their Freshman Show, "Bye, Bye, Beanie" in the evening.

14-16 Sister Mary Petronilla attended a Workshop for Superiors of the Province at Mount St. Rita Convent. Sister Marie Susanne and Sister Mary Christopher spoke to the group during this Workshop.

15 Sister Mary Christopher represented the college at the Inauguration of Dr. Ray Heffner as the new President of Brown University

Salve Regina Guild held its Annual Dessert Bridge in the Great Hall in the afternoon.

15-16 The usual activities of the Fall Week End were held again this year.

16 The Alumnae Association held Homecoming Day, beginning with Mass at , noon, and followed by a Buffet Luncheon in Miley Hall. Miss Lucille A. Sullivan, of the Division of Nursing, gave a lecture on her trip to Honduras this past summer, and showed slides she had taken. It had been planned to have outdoor activities and pony rides for the children during the time of the lecture, but it rained, so the young people had to be entertained indoors. October 17, 18 The Critic Teachers of our student teachers in the various schools held afternoon meetings at Salve Regina, followed by a coffee hour.

18 The Rhode Island Society of Medical Technicians held a Dinner Meeting in the State Dining Room. Sister Ralph Mary was Chairman.

The First Class of the Freshman Reading Course was held in Angelus Hall at 6:30 P. M.

19 The Newport City Council passed, by a vote of 4 to 3, the Resolution to permit the laying of the sewer pipes to the new Academic Building. Controversy ensued because a few hundred feet of the pipe will extend inside the property line. The agreement is that the college will pay for the materials and the City for the labor.

19-20 Miss Carolyn L. Miller, a member of the faculty of the Division of Nursing, attended a Workshop at the Americana Hotel, in New York City. She is Chairman of the Nursing Committee of the Rhode Island Heart Association. The meetings were sponsored by the American Heart Association.

20 The General Electric Company held a demonstration of major appliances in the Home Ee. Lab., for teachers and students of Newport.

The first Mother Hilda Miley Memorial Lecture of the year was given by Dr. John Noonan, Jr., Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame. His subject was: "'The History of the Development of the Church's Teaching on Responsible Parenthood". A question and answer period was held after the talk, followed by a coffee hour. Approximately 250 persons attended. Dr. Noonan was an excellent speaker, who showed evidence of great scholarship.

21 Miss Schweir, of Rhode Island Hospital, is having a meeting at 11: 00 A. M. today with members of her faculty and Sister Mary Augustine for the Orientation of Beginning Practitioners of Professional Nursing.

22 The Class Agents of the Alumnae Association held a meeting in Miley Hall this afternoon.

Sister Mary Emily and Sister Mary Augustine attended a dinner at Rhode Island College in honor of Dr. William Gaige, President, who has resigned to accept a position in Massachusetts, as of November first.

22-23 Sister Mary Joannes and Sister Mary Patrician attended meetings of the , American Dietetics Association, in Boston. October 22-23 The Annual Father-Daughter Week End was held again this year. It was well attended and the weather was fine for all the activities. Saturday's program began with Registration at 9: 15 A. M. and concluded with a Dance in the evening at Ochre Court. On Sunday, Mass was held at DeLaSalle Academy, followed by breakfast in Miley Hall.

24-28 Sister Mary Audrey and Sister Mary Rosalia were in New York City, attending the annual meeting of the College Entrance Examination Board.

25 An Ecumenical Lecture was given by Rev. Robert Winter, rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Warren, on "Reactions to Vatican II". Father Winter was an observer at the Vatican Council, and is a member of the Anglican Ecumenical Commission of Rhode Island.

26 Dr. Paul vanK. Thomson gave the second Mother Hilda Miley Memorial Lecture this evening. His topic was "Byron and the Satanic School of Poetry". Dr. Thomson is a member of the National Council of Teachers of English.

27 Dr. Frank E. Greene, of the English Department, has been appointed by Governor Chafee to be a judge in the annual Thanksgiving Day Proclamation contest. Dr. Greene has served in this capacity since he was appointed by then Governor John 0. Pastore, twenty years ago.

Sister Mary Flavia and Mother Mary Albert, Provincial of Cincinnati, visited the college and had lunch with the Sisters today.

A dinner meeting of the Executive Board of the Alumnae Association was held this evening in Miley Hall.

Sister Mary Audrey attended a Bi-Annual meeting of the Admissions Personnel of Catholic Colleges for Women, in New York City.

November 1 All Saints Day was observed as a Holy Day and a class holiday. In addition to the usual early morning mass, Mass was said also at 11:15 A. M.

During the day, from 10: 00 A. M. to 5: 00 P. M. , representatives of the London Arts Grafica organization held an exhibit of paintings and other drawings in the State Dining Room. The various pieces were for sale at a wide range of prices.

2 All Souls Day.

2 - 3 Miss Lois Prosser, of the Division of Nursing, participated in the meetings of the Rhode Island Conference of Social Work, being held at the Hotel Viking in Newport.

2 - 4 Sister Mary Audrey and Sister Mary Dionysia attended meetings of the New England Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers m. Hartford, Connecticut. ' November 3 A meeting of the Alliance Francaise, scheduled for this evening, had to be cancelled because the one-day strike of the Jamestown Ferry crew prevented the speaker from coming from the University of Rhode Island.

The Student National Education Association held its First Installation of Officers on Thursday at 7: 00 P. M. in the Breakfast Room, Ochre Court.

5 The Class of 1969 held its fall dance, November Nocturne, in the Great Hall at Ochre Court from 8: 00 until 12: 00 P. M.

6 An Ecumenical Workshop was held in Ochre Court, from 2:00 until 8:30 P. M. Sister Mary Eloise was in charge. Invitations were extended to the Pastors of many nearby churches and to the faculty of the Catholic schools on Aquidneck Island.

7 An Administration meeting was held at 11: 00 A. M. in the President's office.

Mr. Daniel P. Bierman, of the Sears, Roebuck Company, presented Sister Mary Emily with an unrestricted grant of $1,000 for the college.

Four senior students who spent the junior year abroad gave an illustrated lecture in Miley Hall Classroom at 7:30 P. M. on "Our Impressions of France". The girls were Nancy Davis, Patricia DeLisle, Marcia Goulding, and Mirene Hazebrouck. * 7-11 Sister Mary Augustine and Sister Mary Laetare attended the 9th Hospital Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Union at tre St. Louis, Missouri, Gateway Hotel. Sister Mary Augustine was Chairman of the session on "The Role of Research in the Catholic Hospital".

9 A Pre-College Day was held on the campus from 2:30 to 5:00 P. M. Invi­ tations had been sent to over 50 high schools within a commuting area of the college. About 250 girls attended with their guidance counselors or advisors. The group was welcomed by Miss Joan David, Chairman, and addressed by Sister Mary Rosalia, Dean. They were divided into interest groups and assigned to various classrooms where talks were given by faculty members from the particular field. These groups were taken on a tour of the Library and Miley Hall. A "Coffee Hour" for the guidance counselors was held in the State Dining Room, and punch was served in Miley Hall to the students.

Paul Quinlan, S. J. , and Company gave a Concert of Psalms in folk music style at 7:30 P. M. in the Great Hall. The program was sponsored by the Folk Music Society of the College.

*7 Sister Mary Christopher spoke at the monthly meeting of the Mother's Club of St. Mary's Parish. She discussed the Head Start Program. November 9 Assistant Professor Robert J. McKenna has been named Chairman of Senator Pell' s Internship Committee. He was elected by the committee which represents eight colleges and universities, and will serve for a year.

Sister Mary Christopher spoke at the Luncheon of Navy Wives of Medical and Dental Officers, held at the Officers' Club at the Naval Base. She discussed the Head Start Program, and Salve Regina's involvement in community affairs.

11 Mr. Robert McKenna and Mr. George Newbury met with members of the Administration to discuss the possibility of the Rhode Island legislature passing a bill to give a tuition grant of $500 to each student attending a private college. * 13 Sister Mary Christopher, Sister Mary Eloise, and Sister Mary Thecla took part in the program of the Interfaith Workshop for Sodalists, held at Mount St. Charles, in Woonsocket, R. I. These Sisters, as well as other Sisters of Mercy, played a significant part in planning for this first Ecumenical Workshop for teenagers to be held in the Diocese.

14 A general Faculty Meeting was held in the Drawing Room at 4: 00 P. M. The purpose of the meeting was to conduct a discussion on re-thinking of the objectives in the light of the documents on Christian Education from Vatican II. The discussion was in charge of the sub-committee working on the rewording of the college objectives.

*11 Sister Mary Constantia attended a meeting of the Kennedy Foundation, held at the May flower Hotel in Washington, D. C. The meeting was held to discuss the expansion of Special Education Programs in Colleges, Residential Schools and Day Schools, and improvement of services for the education of the Retarded.

15 The Movie, "The Parable" was shown in Mercy Hall at 7:15 P. M., as a part of the International Film Series.

Dr. Frank Green, of the English Department, addressed the St. Barnabas Church Women's Guild, Portsmouth, on "Catholic Women in Modern Society".

16 Rev. Daniel Egan, S.A., spoke on the subject, Drug Addiction Can be Cured, at 7:00 P. M. in Ochre Court. About 300 students as well as outsiders were present.

**15 A meeting was held at 10:00 A. M. in Sister Mary Emily's office with Mr. King and Mr. Walsh in regard to the Keying System for the new Academic Building.

18 This was the last Friday on which it was mandatory for Catholics to eat meat. The edict making this change was to go into effect on December 2. November 18 Publicity is being given to the fact that Salve Regina College has given $250 to "Operation Lifeline", a project of the Newport Players Guild for the renovation of the Casino Theater for year-round use. Sister Mary Rosalia posed with Mrs. Dunton and Dr. Michael Walsh, of Vernon Court, for a photograph for the newspaper.

19 Sisters Mary Eloise, Mary Magdala, and Mary Thecla attended a regular Regional Meeting of the Society of Catholic College Teachers of Sacred Doctrine, held at Cardinal Cushing College, Brookline, Mass. Sister Mary Magdala was asked to be Sub-Regional Coordi:ra.ator for this area.

20 The Salve Regina Guild held its mo:n:thly meeting in Ochre Court. Sister Mary Christopher, R. S. M. , spoke on the topic, "Should the Nun of Today Take Her Place in Public Life?"

21 One of a continuing series of meetings of the Student Ecumenical Dialogue, between Barrington College and Salve Regina was held in the evening at Salve Regina.

Opening of the Forty Hours Devotion, to last until November 23.

Newport Alumnae had a meeting in Miley Hall Lounge, at 8: 00 P. M.

22 The Fine Arts Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Joseph Conte, the concertmaster of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, gave a concert of chamber music, in the Great Hall. A special musical tribute to the memory of the late President, John F. Kennedy, opened the second half of the program. This is the third anniversary of President Kennedy's death. The event was sponsored by the Commuters Club.

23 -26 Dr. E. William Burrell attended the 56th Annual National Council of Teachers of English, meeting in convention in Houston, Texas. He is a member of the Board of Directors.

24 Thanksgiving Day. The Sisters, as usual, went to St. Joseph Hall for the annual Thanksgiving party and movie. "Our Man in Havana" was shown.

29 Sister Mary Emily and Sister Mary Rosalia visited Mr. Moore's office in the interest of the problem in regard to the Federal loan. He asked that a description of the "travel" of the negotiations for the Science and Academic building be compiled and forwarded to his office. Mr. Joseph Fogarty, of Senator Pell's office, was to be in Newport on Saturday in the interest of the College's participation in the Federal loan program.

The Home Economics Department held a surprise party and dinner at the La Forge-Casino Restaurant in honor of Sister Mary Joannes, at 7: 00 P. M.

Mr. George Bishop, of Portsmouth High School, conferred with Sister Mary Emily about the possibility of using Salve Regina College as the site for the Regional Convention of the Teachers of Mathematics, in early August 1968. (over) 29 Sister Mary Augustine met at Boston University with Miss Jessie Scott of the U.S. Public Health Service regarding Regional Planning for the Position Paper on Nursing Education.

I - November 30 Advent Wreath Ceremonies for Freshmen were held at 5:15 P. M. in the Alumnae Lounge in Miley Hall. ( They were moved from Ochre Court because of the regular Glee Club rehearsal in the Great Hall.)

A recruiting group from the Extension Volunteers held a meeting in the State Dining Room in the afternoon. Ralph Benzie, Mary Langhorn, and Father Shelton came to speak to those interested.

December 1 The Guidance and Placement Office held a Career Day for Seniors. A lecture was held at 1: 00 P. M. in the Drawing Room, followed by interviews with representatives of business organizations.

"The Nights of Cabiria" was shown as another film in the International Film Series, in Mercy Hall , at 7:15 P. M.

A Christmas cone ert by the Double Quartet of the Swanhurst Choral Society was given in the Great Hall, at 7:30 P. M. It was under the auspices of the Newport Branch of the A. A. U. W. The faculty was invited to attend.

2 Sister Mary Emily and Sister Mary Rosalia attended the Annual Meeting of the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, held at the Statler-Hilton Hotel, in Boston. (While at the meeting, there was an opportunity for them to speak with Dr. John R. Edwards, the Regional Representative, College Facilities Branch, Department of HEW (Boston office) about the difficulty the college is in with regard to the Federal loan for the new building. He said not -to worry; that it would come through eventually.) Sister Mary Emily and Sister Mary Rosalia stayed over night at the Statler-Hilton, in order to attend meetings at Emmanuel College on December 3.

3 Sister Mary Emily, Sister Mary Rosalia, Sister Mary Dionysia, and Sister Frederick Mary attended the Annual Meeting of the New England Unit, College Department, of the National Catholic Educational Association, held at Emmanuel College, in Boston. The subject discussed was The Catholic College in the Modern World, chosen as a result of the study made by Dr. Charles E. Ford and Mr. Edgar Roy of St. Louis University.

Dr. Hans Buchwald, of Harvard University, brought his class in Architecture to Ochre Court for a lecture and site visit.

The American Chemical Society held its annual meeting at Salve Regina, with dinner in Miley Hall at 7:15 P. M. and a dance in Ochre Court afterwards.

4. Monsignor Lynch and the St. Mary's Women's Guild, of Bristol, Rhode Island, visited Salve Regina College and held a quasi-Day of Recollection, from 2:00 to 5:00 P. M.

Sister Mary Mercedes and Sister Mary Emily visited the Flower Show at the Newport Art Association, as guests of Mrs. O'Brien. (over) Dec. 3 Sister Mary Augustine attended a Re-organization meeting of the Massachusetts Chapter, Salve Regina College Alumnae, in Sharon, Mass.

Sister Mary Corona's father died today.

Dec. 1 An Administration Meeting was held this morning at 11: 00 A. M. in the President's Office.

·'· December 5 Sister Mary Augustine attended the Fall Meeting of the Full Council of NE CHEN, held at Tufts University, Medford, Mass.

6 A delegation from the Community attended Sister Mary Corona's father's funeral mass this morning.

The Advent Wreath Ceremony for Sophomores was held in the Great Hall at 5:00 P. M.

The Sodality held a Bible Vigil in preparation for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

Dr. Guillemine de la Coste, of Newton College of the Sacred Heart, gave the Fourth Mother Mary Hilda Miley Memorial Lecture at 7:30 in the evening. Her subject was "Existential Drama".

7 Sister Mary Emily received a telephone call from Dr. John R. Edwards, Jr., of the Boston Regional Office of HEW, to say that he expected that the loan funds requested would be available soon after the New Year.

8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception. A Holy Day and a college holiday.

Miss Rae O'Neill represented Salve Regina at the meeting held in Father Haas's office at Providence College this afternoon at 3: 30. The meeting concerned a conference that the Rhode Island Fine Arts Council hopes to present this spring on Education and the Arts.

Sister Mary Augustine attended a dinner meeting of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Nurses, held at 6: 00 P. M. at Lindsey's Restaurant.

A spaghetti dinner, sponsored by L.A. F. F., was held at the Snack Bar at 6:00 P. M.

The French Club held its Christmas party, Buche de Noel, in the State Dining Room at 7: 00 P. M.

9 A Christmas Art Exhibit of the students' work and also of photographs opened today in the State Dining Room and the Green Room. It will remain until Monday evening.

9 Sister Mary Augustine attended a meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on Nursing, Education, held at Rhode Island Junior College.

10 Sister Mary Emily received a telegram from Mr. Peter Muirhead, Associate Commissioner for Higher Educatio:µ, HEW, Washington, stating that it appears that favorable action can be taken on the Title III loan request shortly after the first of the year. Grant Agreement period extended from six to nine months to provide time to firm up necessary commitments.

11 Sister Mary Andrea's sister died.

The Glee Club gave its Christmas Concert this afternoon in the Great Hall. December 12 Foundation Day of the Sisters of Mercy.

A Children's Christmas Party was held in Mercy Hall from 3 to 5 in the afternoon.

Mr. T. Steven Tegu, of Rhode Island College, gave a talk at 7:00 P. M. in Ochre Court on The Photographic Arts. Mr. Tegu loaned the photographs which were part of the Christmas Art Exhibit, and this lecture concluded the display.

13 A delegation from the Community attended Sister Mary Andrea's sister's funeral this morning.

The Spanish Club gave a party for the children of the foreign officers at the War College, at Queen Hall, at 4:00 P. M.

The Advent Wreath Ceremony was held for the Juniors in the Great Hall at 4:45 P. M.

Another in the series of Dialogues was held at Barrington College between representatives of that college and of Salve Regina, in the evening.

The Spanish Club held its Fiesta de Navidad, at 7:30 P.M., in Queen Hall.

Sister Mary Augustine attended a meeting in Providence with the Division of Medical Care Standards concerning home health agencies.

15 The girls in Queen Hall won radio station WPRO's prize of $100 for their sign of the station's call letters. (Santa Claus came down to tell about it. )

The Advent Wreath Ceremony was held for the Seniors in Miley Hall Lobby at 4: 40 P . M. , just before their dinner.

Word was received that Sister Mary Evangelista had died at St. Xavier's Convent.

The Holly Dinner for the Faculty was held in the State Dining Room at 6: 00 P. M. Places were set for 90 people. The Candlelight Ceremony was held in the Great Hall at 7:15 P. M.

16 Christmas Vacation commenced after the last class of the day.

19 A delegation from the Community went to St. Xavier's Convent Chapel for the funeral mass for Sister Mary Evangelista Scanlan, R. S. M.

21 Sister Mar!,e Eugene l liss returned home after having completed her work for the Master's degree at St. Xavier's College, Chicago. 1966-1967 December

23 The renovation of the Sanctuary to comply with the directives for the new liturgy, which was begun in September, was completed today. The new altars, the podium, candlesticks, and other appointments were designed by Mr. Edward Denning.

25 Three masses, beginning at midnight, were celebrated by the Reverend Gregory Roy, S. J. , who is acting as Chaplain during the Christmas vacation period. Neither Father Rebeiro nor Father Reilly will return until January 2, 1967.

27-29 Sister Mary Jean attended meetings of the Modern Language Association, held at the Statler Hilton Hotel in New York City~ also S. M. Donald. * 30 Sister Mary Christopher was chosen Woman of the Year by the Women's Division of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce. The award will be made on January 29 at a dinner at the Viking Hotel.

31 A Day of Recollection was held for the Community, with Father Roy as Retreat Master. Ten Religious of the Sacred Heart came for this Day of Recollection, as well as several groups of the Sisters of Mercy.

1967 January 1 A member of the Junior class, Joanne Curcio, of Wethersfield, Connecticut was killed in an automobile accident in Portsmouth, in the early morning hours. The car skidded into the path of another car. The others in the accident were also injured, including Anita Coutu, another student at Salve.

3 Classes resumed.

Word was received that Janet Chenail was seriously injured on December 16th, while she was returning home for the Christmas holidays. Her small car was overturned on the highway because of the vibrations of a huge trailer truck passing her. She is in the hospital in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

Mr. Maguire came up to report that some steel for the new building had been delivered this morning and that more was due to come from Boston during the week.

A delegation of Sisters went to Wethersfield for Joanne Curcio's wake. The funeral has been set for 9:00 A. M. on Thursday, January 5, and it is planned that a delegation of Sisters and some members of the Junior class will go by bus to Wethersfield at that time.

At 3: 30 in the afternoon, Sister Mary Emily received a telephone call from a Mr. Scanlon(?) in Congressman St. Germain's office, to say that the Federal loan for Salve Regina for the new building had been approved by Congress in the amount of $745,000.

*See over December 27 Sister Mary Christopher spoke at the weekly meeting of the Newport Rotary Cdub on "The Changing Sister".

Dec. 27-30 Sister Mary Wilhelmina attended meetings of the American Historical Assocatiofl, at the New York City Hilton.

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January 4 Sister Mary Petronilla, Sister Mary Emily and Sister Mary Rosalia met with Mr. Flannery and members of the Executive Board of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, Mr. Little and Mr. Endicott, who are interested in knowing whether Salve Regina College would have any use for the house on the Wetmore property.

A telegram from Senatore Pastore was received by telephone from Western Union, announcing the final approval of the Federal Loan for Salve Regina.

Sister Mary Augustine came in with Miss Mary A. Santulli, who becomes a member of the Nursing Division faculty, replacing Mrs. Jordan (at the end of the semester) .

5 The Student Education Association of Rhode Island held a meeting at Salve Regina, with delegations from the various colleges. A film, "The Influential American" was shown, followed by a discussion led by a panel of psychologists. State Dining Room - evening - followed by coffee.

6* Sister Mary Petrnnilla's father, Walter J. Donnelly, died last night, after a long illness.

7 The letter was received from HEW announcing the approval of the Title III loan to the college of $745,000 for the new Science and Academic Building. It was dated January 3 and signed by Royall T. Webster.

8 Sister Mary Emily and Sister Mary Rosalia left the college for the airport after lunch to go to Washington. The first plane was grounded, but they were able to go on the 9: 00 P. M. plane. On January 9 and 10 they will attend a meeting of the College Commission at the General House in Bethesda.

9 A large delegation of Sisters attended Sister Mary Petronilla' s Father's funeral mass in Providence this morning.

*6 An Administration meeting was held this morning at 11: 00 A. M. in the President's office. ( It was postponed from Thursday because of Joanne Curcio's funeral in Wethersfield.)

9 Sister Mary Christopher spoke to the North Providence Lions Club on the Changing Role of the Sister and Public Service.

11 The members of the Dramatic Club put on two one-act selections, in , Mercy Hall, at 8:00 o'clock in the evening. They were: The Bald Soprano and scenes from The Mad Woman of Chaillot, under the direction of Miss Joan David.

12 The Alliance Francaise held a meeting in Ochre Court, which included a Lecture on French Cuisine. Mr. Donon gave the lecture. 1967

January 13 Sister Mary Emily, Sister Mary Rosalia and Sister Mary Philemon attended the fineral mass for Congressman Fogarty, who died suddenly in Washington on January 10. The Mass was held at the Cathedral, in Providence.

14 The Sno Ball was held at the Viking Hotel this evening.

Sister Joseph Xavier, a Sister of Mercy and a native of the Philippines, arrived to become a member of the student body.

15 Sister Mary Petronilla returned home after being away following the death of her father.

Sister Mary Ignatius went to Mount St. Rita until Wednesday, to complete the Spanish course with the novices.

16-17 Reading Days.

16-18 Dr. Brasted attended conference meetings of District I, American ~umni Council, at the Sheraton-Boston Hotel, in Boston.

18-25 Examination Period (including Saturday, January 21).

18 Sister Mary Rosina has become incapacitated because of her illness, and will be confined to her room for about two weeks.

19 Sister Marie Susanne left for Washington to prepare for the Sister Formation Conference, which will be held at the Generalate next week.

Sister Mary Christopher spoke at the Barrington Women's Republican Club on Federal Antipoverty Programs and the Involvement of the Community.

20 Sister Mary Emily, Sister Mary Rosalia, Sister Mary Nolasco, and Sister Mary Jean attended the funeral mass of Dr. Burrell's father, who died of a heart attack on January 16. The mass was held at St. Sebastian's, in Providence.

20, 23, 24 Registration for the Second Semester was held at Mercy Hall.

22 Sister Mary Petronilla, and Sister Mary Rosalia left for Washington, to attend the Sister Formation Conference meeting at the Generalate. About eight other members of the Province were in attendance.

23 Sister Mary Incarnata has returned from Fordham for a two-day visit , during her semester break.

25 Mr. Abbott, of Maginnis, Walsh & Kennedy (Architects) came to the college to see about the tile in the dining-kitchen area in Miley, since large sections of tile are coming away from the wall.

Semester Recess began following the last examination today. 1967

January 27 Sister Mary Clarice died at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, in Providence.

28 Sister Marie Christine, having completed all her undergraduate work, has left to begin graduate studies in Spanish at Boston College.

29 About twelve Sisters from the college faculty attended the dinner in honor of Sister Mary Christopher, given by the Women's Division of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce when they conferred on her the title "Woman of the Year". Mother Mary Kieran, Sister Mary Nathaniel, Sister Marcella, and Sister Mary Edwin also attended, from the Mount. Sister was given many gracious tributes, including those from the Salve Regina Guild, the Alumnae, Community Action Programs in Newport, Butler Hospital, People's Library, the Men's Division of the Chamber of Commerce, the City of Newport (by the Mayor), and the final one from Mr. Anthony Agostinelli, the representative of Governor Chafee. Mrs. Aaron Slom was the Chairman for the occasion. (Over 300 persons were in attendance at the evening affair.)

30 Sister Mary Rosalia attended a meeting at Rhode Island College, called~ by the college c0n, the State Department of Education, to discuss the relationship of the college to the Department at the present time.

A letter was received from Rev. Robert E. McNally, S.J., of Fordham University, accepting the college's invitation to be the Commencement Speaker on June 5, 1967.

31 A Solemn High Requiem Mass was held this morning at 10: 00 A. M. in the College Chapel for Sister Mary Clarice Lomax, R. S. M. . The celebrant was Father John Reilly, Chaplain of the college. Assisting Father Reilly were Rev. John T. Shea, Pastor of St. Mary Church, and Rev. Joseph Schenick, of St. Augustin Church, a member of the Salve Regina Faculty. Present in the sanctuary also was Rev. George McCarthy, of St. Mary Church. The music for the Mass was provided by Sister Miriam Theresa, R. S. M. , at the organ, and a group of Sisters from St. Mary's Academy, Bayview. Twelve members of the Student Body of the college served as an Honor Guard. Bearers were six members of the college faculty. Burial was in St. Patrick's Cemetary, Fall River, where Father Reilly offered prayers. Sister Mary Clarice, who died after a long illness, had been a member of the college faculty since 1951.

February 1 Second Semester Classes began.

2-5 Sister Mary Rosalia attended the Sister Formation Conference, at Annhurst College. Sister was elected Chairman of the Regional Division of Sister Formation, and will be responsible for a meeting to be held two years hence. 1967

February 3 The Junior Class Ring Ceremony was held in the Great Hall, Ochre Court, at 2: 30 in the afternoon. Sister Mary Emily presented their rings to the juniors and later congratulated the girls and their parents. Father John P. Reilly, College Chaplain, gave the Address to the Class, while Mary Spengler spoke words of gratitude on behalf of her class. Reception and tea in the State Dining Room followed the exercises. Sister Mary Ignatius, R. S. M. , is the Class Moderator.

4. The Junior Class Sapphire Ball was held this evening in the Great Hall.

5 Mass was held for members of the junior class and their dates at DeLaSalle gymnasium, at 11: 00 A. M. , celebrated by Rev. George Bahan, director of the Catholic Information Center, Newport. Breakfast followed at Miley Hall.

7 A northeast blizzard forced cancellation of classes for the day.

8 Ash Wednesday.

Dr. Paul vanK. Thomson, of Providence College, gave "The T. S. Eliot Memorial Lecture", in the evening, at Ochre Court.

9 Word was received through the press today that Dr. Ascanio DiPippo, of the Science Department, had been awarded a grant of $2, 000. to support individual research in Chemistry, from the National Science Foundation.

The Dramatics Club, with Miss David, attended a luncheon meeting at the Naval War College, after which they presented "The Bald Soprano".

The Alliance Francaise held its regular monthly meeting in Ochre Court. Mlle Halleu gave an Illustrated Talk (in French) on Belgium. (evening)

10 Another predictedly bad snowstorm forced cancellation of classes for the second day this week.

10-12 Retreat for Seniors and Juniors was held this week-end, conducted by Rev. Robert Ferrick, S. J.

13 A Faculty-Student Seminar was held this evening in Ochre Court, to discuss Contemporary India. Among the topics considered were: the rising population of India, its production capability, and a comparison between the world's largest democracy and the U.S.A. Participating in the discussion were: Rev. Anthony Rebeiro, a native of India and a member of the college faculty; four Sisters, also natives of India, who are members of the Salve Community: Sisters Angel Mary, Selegrina, Celestine, and Susan; Sister Mary Jean, , Chairman of the English Department, who spoke especially from her knowledge of the literature of the Orient; Miss Judy Ferk (?), of Pembroke College, and Mr. Paul Golding, of Brown University, who had spent a summer in India under the auspices of the Experiment in International Living. The Seminar was planned by Sister Mary Patrician and Sister Mary Laetare. 1967

February 14 The basketball team went to Boston for an evening game with Emmanuel College.

Mrs. Pelletier showed slides of Spain at the regular monthly meeting of the Spanish Club, held at Moore Hall, in the evening.

15 As a part of the International Film Festival, the film "Sundays and Cybele" was presented this evening in Mercy Hall.

16 The basketball team played an evening game with the University of Rhode Island team, at the Aquidneck Park Hut.

The Student Nurses Association of Rhode Island held a meeting in Ochre Court in the evening.

1 7 Dr. Brasted represented the college at the Graduation Exercises of the Naval Justice School, at the Naval Base.

17-19 The Retreat for Sophomores was led by Father Christopher Johnson, 0. P, of St. Stephen Priory in Dover, Mass. , and by Father E. M. Markow sky, 0. P., Chaplain at Central Catholic High School, Dover.

19 The Rivier College basketball team came to Newport for a game with the Salve team, at DeLaSalle Gym in the afternoon.

19-22 Mother Mary Kieran, R. S. M., Mother Provincial, paid her annual visit to Salve Regina College.

22 Washington's Birthday. The celebratio#f the holiday is scheduled this year for Friday, February 24, to give the students a long week-end.

Sister Mary Emily and Sister Mary Thecla attended a Study Day on the Role of Music in the Renewed Liturgy, sponsored by the New England Liturgical Committee and held at St. Mary's Academy, Bayview.

As a part of the Salve Distinguished Lecturer Series, Mr. John Ciardi, P0etry Editor of the Saturday Review of Literature, in New York, and a poet in his own right, lectured in the evening in Ochre Court on "The Lively Arts". This lecture was well attended and was followed by questions and answers for over half an hour.

23 Sister Mary Augustine was a member of a Panel Meeting on Public Health Nursing, held at the Sheraton-Biltmore Hotel in Providence.

24 A college holiday, as indicated above. 1967

February 25 The Province of Providence issued a list of the Sisters who had decided to change to their Baptismal names. The following Salve Regina College Sisters have changed their names:

S. M. Alfred to s. Mary Louise Laliberte S. M. Constantia s. Kathryn Mary Murphy S. M. Corona s. Maria Cilli S. M. Dionysia s. Monica Marie Kelly S. Marie Eugene s. Mary Marcia Bliss S. Frederick Mary s. Carol Marie Van Dusen S. M. Ignatius s. Myriam Yvonne Abdo S.M. Laetare s. Mary Carol Reagan S.M. Magdala s. Madeline Mary McCarthy S.M. Nolasco s. Mary Helen Boland S.M. Thecla s. Barbara Mary Braman S.M. Incarnata s. Maria Margaret Sorensen S.M. Jeremy s. Catherine Mary Barry S. Marie Lizette s. Maureen Dietz S. M. Norbert s. Mary Patricia Murray S. M. Rosarita s. Kathleen Mary O'Connell

Also former members of the Community: S. Mariella S. Carol_Jean Mary Heffernan S. Cor Mariae S. Joan Marie Wall

25-28 Sister Mary Venard and Sister Carol Marie went to New York City to a Workshop conducted by the Eastern Association of College and University Business Officers.

26 Sister Mary Rosalia had a meeting at Annhurst College, Woodstock, Conn. to talk over the duties she will assume as Chairman of the New England Division of the Sister Formation Conference.

Sister Mary Christopher spoke this evening at the 1967 Brotherhood Program of the Judah Tcmro Lodge of B'nai B'rith, a Jewish organization.

March 2 Sister Mary Emily was the guest speaker at a Luncheon Meeting of the Newport Lions Club at the Hotel Viking, at which a Prize of $100 was presented to Catherine Pratte, of the Class of 1970, for her Essay on Peace. Sister spoke about the college and its buildings and its plans for the future.

Sister Mary Venard, Sister Carol Marie, Sister Monica Marie, and Sister Mary Audrey visited Wheaton College, No~on, Mass, to see their Data Processing Equipment.

Sister Mary Emily sent a letter to the Members of the College Advisory Board advising them of the decision not to hold the customary March annual meeting this year, in view of plans for a study of the administrative and advisory patterns at Salve Regina College. 1967

March 2 A Studio Lecture was given by Mrs. Jayne Brumley, the Boston bureau political analyst of Newsweek, on "The Role of the Press", in Ochre Court, in the evening.

3-5 Retreat week-end for Freshmen, given by Father Christopp.er Johnson, O. P. andFatherE. M. Markowsky, O.P.

The electricity was off in Ochre Court from about 8:15 A. M. to 9:30 A. M. It-was something outside the building, probably due to the heavy rains we have had lately.

Anatole Lindsay, Chairman of the Cinematography Division of Fordham Uni­ versity, and the featured speaker of the International Film Festival for this year, gave a lecture in Ochre Court on Illiteracy in the Communication Arts and Moral Issues in Motion Pictures.

8 A Faculty Meeting was heid in the Ochre Court Drawing Room at 4: 00 P. M. , to discuss the Faculty Handbook sections which the Committee has completed.

As a part of the International Film Festival, "The Seventh Seal" was shown in Mercy Hall. This film is directed by Sweden's Ingmar Bergman.

9 Rabbi Jerome S. Gurland, of Temple Sinai, Cranston, was in residence on the campus today, and held a series of three seminars during the day at Ochre Court. Rabbi Gurland came to the college under the auspices of the Jewish Chautauqua Society. His field of specialty is German Jewish Literature. In the evening he gave a Studio Lecture on "Scripture and Ecumenism".

The basketball team held a game with the Vernon Court team, at the Vernon Court gym.

The Alliance Francaise held its usual monthly meeting in the evening at Ochre Court.

The College announced today the winners of five full tuition and two partial tuition scholarships for lI967-1968. Recipients were: Barbara Carillo (Belize City), Barbara Burnham, Maureen Morris, Julianne Bova, Lidia Teixeira, Susan Marcotte, and Donna Azevedo, all entering college in September 1967.

A Weekly Series of 12 Seminars on the Culturally Disadvantaged was opened this evening at 6:30. Sister Mary Christopher, R. S. M., is the Director of the course, and registration indicates an attendance of about 87 persons.

10 Dr. Brasted represented the college and was on the platform at the Gradua­ tion and Commissioning Exercises at the Officer Candidate School at the Naval Base today.

(over) March 8 S. M. Augustine, S. M. Carol, Miss Prosser and Miss Sullivan attended a meeting of the R. I. Health Facilities Planning Council at the Biltmore Hotel in Providence ( 4-9 P. M. )

March 9 Meeting of Staff of Refresher Course in P . H.N. at luncheon (S. M. Augustine, S. M. Carol and others)

It has been decided to have the faded Glee Club gowns dyed black for the Sister Faculty to use as academic gowns for ·Convocation, Class Day, and for Commencement.

It has also been decided to bµy hoods for Si~:culty holding Ph.D. degrees ( 4) and to rent Master's hoods for isters. There was some difficulty about getting a hood for S. M. Helen from Laval Univ. in Canada because their apparel involves a gown as well and ermine fur, etc. Cotre,m and Leonard decided to rent SRC a doctor's hood lined with silver for S. M. Helen. It is hoped that :another year some Master's hoods may be purchased. 1967

March 11 The Mission Club of the College held a Bridge and Bingo afternoon at the Old Haven

11-12 The students of the Nursing Division held a Mother-Daughter Get-together over the week-end. Various events were scheduled.

12 The Salve Regina College Guild held a Holy Hour in the afternoon at Ochre Court.

13 The basketmll team had a game with the team from Rhode Island College, in Providence, in the evening.

14 Sister Mary Christopher spoke on the Head St art Program at the meeting of St. Monica's Guild of the Corpus Christi Carmel.

Nine Salve Regina students from foreign countries were presented Certificates of Recognition at the invitation of Governor Chafee. The program was held at the School of Design Auditorium, in Providence. Dr. Brasted accompanied the students to represent Sister Mary Emily and present them to Lieutenant Governor O'Donnell, who "did the honors" for the Governor.

There was a guest speaker from Guatemala at the regular monthly meeting of the Spanish Club this evening.

15 The College received the first funds from the (second) Federal Grant, Project R. I. 4-1683, for the new Academic Building amounting to $26,500.

A second Faculty Meeting on the Handbook was held this afternoon in the State Dining Room.

Dr. Waring Hopkins, a Professor of International Affairs at the Naval War College, gave a lecture this evening on "The War in Viet Nam". The audience was not as large as anticipated because of the snow storm which had been getting worse all day.

16 Classes were cancelled for the day because of the snow ct> nditions.

1 7 It snowed again, and classes were cancelled at noon. Students were leaving after their last class for theEaster Recess, to be for two weeks this year.

The college received first funds from the (first) Federal Grant, Project R. I. 4-0168, in the amount of $53,900.

, 18 The Community was host to the Superiors of the Province of Providence, who had been invited for a day at the College, in order to acquaint them with the objectives of the College and its role in the Province. The program was as follows:

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March 18 11:15 A. M. Mass Chapel 12:00 noon Dinner Miley Hall 1:00 P. M. General Assembly Drawing Room, Ochre Court Welcome S. M. Petronilla The College - Growth and Development S. M. Emily The College - Need for Community and Voluntary Support S. M. Martina The College - An Academic Institution S. M. Rosalia The College - Student Life S. M. Philemon 2: 45 P . M. Coffee Break Dining Room 3: 15 P. M. A Glance at the Internal Activity of the College (a conducted tour of Ochre Court, and explanation of the work of the various offices) Office of Public Relations and Development Dr. F. Kenneth Brasted General Office and Business Office Sister Mary Venard Sister Carol Marie Van Dusen Admissions Office Sister Mary Audrey Registrar's Office Sister Monica Marie Kelly Alumnae Office Sister Mary Augustine 5: 00 P. M. Buffet Supper Miley Hall About 75 per cent of the Superiors attended. It was a beautiful but cold day.

19-26 The Community held Retreat this week. A majority of the Sisters participated in it. It was conducted by Rev. John Butler, S. J. It began on Sunday evening and closed on Easter Sunday morning.

20-22 Miss Marie MacDonald, director of placement, attended the annual convention of the American Personnel and Guidance Association, in Dallas, Texas, as well as the meetings of the National Association of Women Deans and Counselors.

20-24 Three students from Salve Regina took part in Senator Claiborne Pell's Internship Program. They served for the week in the Senator's Washington office, to observe the various phases of the operation of such an office. They were: Suzanne Reardon, Constance Quirk, and Diane Horan. Professor Robert J. McKenna, of the college, is Chairman of the statewide internship committee for this program.

21 Sister Mary Rosalia's Uncle Frank died this morning. Burial will be on Thursday, March 23, and the Funeral Mass will be on Monday, March 27. Sister changed her plans and will not go to Atlantic City to the NCEA meetings. 1967

March 21 Mr. James H. Foley, Secretary of the College Advisory Board, died today. Members of the college were unable to go to the wake because of the Retreat. The burial will take place on Saturday, March 25, and the Funeral Mass will be on Monday, March 27.

Sister Carol Marie and Mr. Robert McKenna represented the college at a meeting of the Rhode Island private colleges at Providence College, to discuss the Newbury bill for Tuition Grants for students at private colleges.

A letter was sent to the Faculty today concerning Sister Mary Rosalia's new appointment as Province Director of the newly-established Study­ Evaluation-Development program of the Province. She has been at Salve Regina since 1957. Her office will be located in the new Provincialate building which is now under construction in Cumberland, and Sister will assume her new duties in September 1967. She will also function in a consultative capacity to Salve Regina College administration and faculty. No appointment of a successor has been made at this time.

24 Good Friday. The college offices were closed.

27-30 Sister Mary Emily, Sister Kathryn Mary Murphy, and Miss Rae O'Neill (Social Studies and Education Depts.) attended the meeting of the National Catholic Educational Association, held in Atlantic City. S. M. Emily was present at the meetings of the College and University Department, and Sister Kathryn at those of the Special Education Department. At a Wednesday meeting of her group, Miss O'Neill spoke on "Creativity - Key to Leadership".

27 Delegations of Sisters attended the Funeral Masses for Sister Rosalia's uncle and for Mr. Foley, this morning.

Sister Mary Petronilla and Sister Mary Rosina went to New York, where Sister Mary Rosina will enter the Hospital for Special Surgery for an operation (29th) on her knee.

April 1 The Third Model General Assembly of the United Nations was held today, in Miley Hall, under the sponsorship of the International Relations Club of the College. Delegates, observers and faculty advisers from 13 high schools in R. I., Conn. and Mass., numbering 150 persons, participated. Rev. Edward S. Winsor officiated as President of the Assembly. A trophy was awarded to the delegation voted best by the ·participating students.

3 Classes Resumed after the spring vacation.

A Church School program for the Retarded was initiated today at Emmanuel Church Parish House. On the Committee was Mr. Miles Santamour, and among the teachers is Miss Carol Kimball, a Salve Regina student.

(over) March 28-29 New England Hospital Assembly Meeting at Sheraton-Boston Hotel, which S. M. Augustine and other Nursing staff attended.

March 31 Luncheon Meeting with President McConnell of Univ. New Hampshire to discuss N. E. B. H. E. and N. E. C.H. E. N.

March 31: - Sister Marcia and Sister Carol attended a Symposium and Workshop at Columbia April 1 University, in New York, as part of Mental Health Grant.

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April 4 Sister Mary Audrey was hostess to the Admissions Officers of Rhode Island Colleges at a luncheon meeting in Ochre Court. 1

S. M. Venard, S. Carol Marie, and Mr. Robert McKenna, of Salve Regina, attended a hearin(l.at the State House in Providence on Mr. Newbury's bill on Tuition Grantl. Mr. McKenna gave testimony for the passage of the bill . This would provide a grant of up to $500 a year for needy students attending private colleges.

The Division of Nursing held a Staff J.V[eeting this afternoon. The group was addressed by Dr. Lucy Conant, of Yale University. Members of nursing organizations and hospital staffs in the area were invited guests for the occasion.

Dr. F. Kenneth Brasted spoke at the Honors Night Program at Middletown High 11 1 11 School. His subject was, Excellence and the Frontiers of the 1970 s •

5 Dr. Brasted represented Salve Regina and S. M. Emily at Brown University 11 11 at a dinner meeting, An Evening About Television , to recognize Brown's affiliation with Channel 2 in Boston. The main speaker was Fred W. Friendly, formerly of CBS News and now an advisor on TV to the Ford Foundation.

The Faculty-Student Basketl::Rll Game took place in Dela.Salle Gym this evening.

The Home Economics Club held its regular meeting this evening. * 8-9 The SRC Sailing Club participated in the first N. E. Women's Intercollegiate Sailing Association regatta of the spring. They placed second in their division.

9 S. M. Christopher spoke about the Head Start Program to members of the Jesus Savior Parents Guild this evening, in the church auditorium.

*8-9 Various activities took place as a part of the Spring Week-end Program.

11 Sister Mary Augustine spoke today at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Cranston Visiting Nurse Association.

A Meeting of the Newport Chapter for Retarded Children was held this evening at Salve Regina. About 200 persons attended. Sister Mary Shaun, 0. S. F. , Administrator of St. Coletta's School, Hanover, Mass., spoke on 11 Acceptance of Retarded Children. 11

Sister Mary Christopher delivered the concluding lecture of the Vernon Court Junior College spring series this evening, speaking on the Role~of the Young Woman in Modern Society.

12 Mr. Donald A. Rock, Chairman of the Department of English at Middletown High School, spoke this morning at Salve Regina, as a lecturer in a series on teaching in Secondary Schools.

Father Anthony Ribeiro addressed the United Nations Club of Rogers High School on the life in his country (India) and made comparisons with customs (~) there and here in this country. ( ~) April 12 S. M. Augustine, S. Carol, Miss Sullivan and Mrs. Graziano attended the Annual N. E. C.H. E. N. Forum, at the Sheraton-Plaza Hotel, Boston. 1967

April 12 The International Film Festival offering, "Nobody Waved Goodbye", was shown in Mercy Hall this evening. Before the showing, David Powell, consultant at Boston University, spoke on the Canadian Film Board and the "documentary" film, and afterwards led the discussion period.

13 Sister Mary Augustine spoke at the annual business meeting cf the State Nurses' Association on "You. and Your State Nurses Association", held at Oates Taxrern, North Providence.

An Ultreya for Students was held at 7: 00 P. M. in the Green Room, Ochre Court.

14 Sister Mary Emily reported that Sister Mary Alban Kerwick, R. S. M., has been named by Mother Provincial to be the new Dean of Studies at Salve Regina. Sister Alban is presently Superior at St. Xavier's Convent in Providence, and was just previously Assistant Provincial for the Province.

The Investitute Ceremony for the Sophomores, Class of '969, was held in the Great Hall at 2:30 P. M. Dean's List seniors assisted with the Capping Ceremony. Sister Mary Em,_iJy welcomed the parents and friends of the class on behalf of the SRC Faculty, and Father John Reilly, College Chaplain, gave the address to the clast The Presidents of the Senior and Junior classes delivered messages of congratulation to the sophomores. Tea was served in the State Dining Room following the Ceremony.

15 There was no Administration Meeting held in April 1967.

Sister M. Emily, Sister M. Rosalia and others went to New Haven, Conn. to hear a Lecture by Father Bernard mt.ring, C. SS. R.

16 The Salve Sailing Club participated in a competition at the University of Rhode Island for the Powder Puff trophy. Four students sailed.

17 The Annual Convention of the Student Nurses Association of Rhode Island was held in Rogers High School all day. Nursing students and Division Faculty attended.

Salve Regina College received Honorable Mention Awatd for Improvement among private women's colleges in the 1967 Alumni Giving Incentive Awards Competition. This Incentive Award, given by the American Alumni Council, Washington, D. C., in the amount of $225. 00, is made possible by a grant from the U. S. Steel Foundation.

18 Sister Mary Augustine addressed the Woonsocket Kiwanis Club at their , meeting.

19 The French Club held a "Flea Market" in the Old Haven, all day. Trinkets, books, jewelry, and some home made food were sold. 1967;

April 20 The Distinguished Lecturer Series of the college presented Lawrence Spivak, in "A Reverse of Meet the Press." Panelists were: Governor John H. Chafee; Dr. Elmer Connwell, Prof. of Political Science, Brown University; Dr. Robert Spencer, Prof. of Political Science, University of Rhode Island; and Mr. Mort Blender, WPRO-TV. The lecture was held at Rogers High School, and was fairly well attended. (It was local island school vacation time and some felt that teachers and educators who might have attended were out of town. ) It was a very interesting and lively program.

S. M. Augustine and Dr. F. Kenneth Brasted went to New Bedfor9, Mass. this evening to attend a meeting of Alumnae living in the Fall River - New Bedford area. The purpose of the meeting was tD form a new Chapter of the Alumnae Association. They met at the home of Mrs. Paul McGowan. Eight delegates were present from the Alumnae, and arrangements were made to hold a second organizational meeting in May, with additional representatives in attendance·.

22 The Graduate Record Examination was given today for members of the senior class.

Dr. E. William Burrell has been appointed by Governor Chafee to be a member of the Advisory Committee on Educational Television. His term extends to March 1, 1969.

23 The newly-established Sailing Club of Salve Regina took part in a Yachting Regatta today at the Ida Lewis Yacht Club. The Vernon Court Junior College group was host. Five colleges sent teams.

The Salve Regina Guild held its Annual Meeting in Ochre Court this afternoon.

25-27 Sister Mary Augustine spoke and she and Miss Prosser attended the meetings of a Nursing Home Workshop, sponsored by NECHEN and held at Rhode Island Junior College, Providence. Additional .meetings will be on May 2 and 3.

27 A Studio Lecture was given this evening by Pierre Viala, on "Humeur et Poesie de Hugo i'l. Ionesco," in Ochre Court.

29 The Freshman Class held its Court Cotillion this evening in Ochre Court. It was well attended. The Theme was "Raindrops on Roses." Judy Parsons and Nancy Wilbar were Co-chairmen.

30 The Salve Regina Guild held the drawing for the Project Prizes, in Miley Hall, at 2: 30 P M. The Newport Knights of Columbus won the first prize of $1500, and Ann Conley (S. M. Martina's sister!) was the second prize , winner with $1000. 1967

May 1 An Ecumenical Dialogue Meeting was held in St. Mark's Episcopal Church, in Riverside, this evening.

2 The annual May Day Procession and Coronation took place in chilly weather at 6: 3 0 in the evening. It was called "Coronation Colloquy", and the program started in the Great Hall.

3 The weather was uncertain for most of the morning, but it was finally decided to hold the Art Exhibition and Cook-out at Rosary Hall, from 2-5 P. M. , sponsored by the Legion of Mary.

3-6 S. M. Augustine attended the American Nursing Association meeting in New York City, as a delegate from the R. I. State Nurses Association, of which she is President.

4 Ascension Day, and a college holiday.

Sister Mary 1Audrey attended an All Day Workshop for college Admissions Officers and high school Guidance Counselors, held at the College of St. Elizabeth, in New Jersey.

The Rhode Island Home Economics Association held a Meeting in Ochre Court at 5: 30 P . M. , followed by a Banquet at 7: 00 P. M. in the Great Hall. Sister Mary Joannes was the hostess.

5 Sister Mary Audrey attended the spring meeting of the Admissions Officers of Catholic Colleges for Women, also held at the College of St. Elizabeth. 29 colleges were represented at this meeting.

Sister Marie Therese had to go to the hospital for a few days.

5, 6 The Regina Players presented West Side Story, at Rogers High School Auditorium, both evenings. A small orchestra, directed by Mr. Joseph Conte, provided the music. There were many lead parts, as well as the chorus, and the musical was well received.

6 A Convocation was held at the Seminary of Our Lady of Providence, to honor John Cardinal Colombo, Archbishop of Milan, Italy, who was here in connection with the Italian Festival. Father Reilly represented S. M. Emily at the exercises. Cardinal Colombo was awarded the Seminary's first honorary Doctor of Laws degree. The Cardinal gave an address to the audience in Latin, although he used Italian to speak especially to the students.

Barbara Sherry, Nancy Huling and Ann Wright (all 1967) took part in the observance of Mary's Day, aLthe Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul, in Providence. Barbara ' assisted with the crowningof the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the other girls served as ushers. 1967

May 7 Sister Mary Christopher spoke at the Communion Breakfast of the Middletown Catholic Daughters, held at the Shamrock Cliff Hotel.

Sister Mary Eloise held a Theology Seminar for Sisters, in the Ochre Court Drawing Room, this afternoon.

8 Sister Mary Emily attended exercises at Providence College this morning, at which an honorary degree ofDoctor of Laws was presented to Giovanni Cardinal Colombo, of Milan. The award was made in recognition of this high Italian churchman and also to acknowledge the contributions made by Italian culture to the Providence area. Cardinal Colombo succeeded Pope Paul VI as Archbishop of Milan in 1963. He has spent most of his years as a priest and teacher and as Rector of the Diocesan Seminary in Milan. A lup.cheon followed the Convocation.

A meeting of the Corporation of the College was held at 3: 00 P. M. in the State Dining Room. No lay members were in attendance. A Resolution was adopted on the death of Mother Hilda Miley, former President of the College. Certain papers were also approved and voted for the loan for the new Science and Academic Building.

During the afternoon Cardinal Colombo and members of his party were brought by Bishop McVinney and Rev. John Sullivan (secretary to the Bishop and a native of Newport, serving as translator) in a surprise visit to Newport. The Cardinal had expressed a desire to have such a tour. They arrived at Salve Regina about 4: 00 P. M. , and were welcomed by Mother Mary Kieran, Provincial, and by Sister Mary Emily, President. Various pictures were taken in Ochre Court. The group also saw Trinity Church, St. Mary's Church on Spring Street, and the Mother of Hope Novitiate, in Portsmouth.

8-12 S. M. Augustine attended the National League for Nursing Meeting in New York City, as a delegate from the Rhode Island State Nurses Association.

9 A Chamber Music Concert. sponsored by the Italian Festival and the Newport Ch

10 There was no Administration meeting this month.

The Glee Club, under the direction of Mrs. Van Slyke, gave a concert at the Mathewson Street Church, in Providence, this evening. A donation was given to the Club, by the Church group, and it was put towards new music.

11 The Newport Branch of the American Assocation of University Women held its 20th Anniversary Banquet, in the State Dining Room. It rained very hard that evening. The meeting was planned for about 100 persons. Mrs. Edward M. Dolbashian was elected new President of the Branch for the next two years. 1967

May 13 The Faculty-Student Softball Game was held this afternoon on Mercy Hall Grounds. The Faculty won.

14 The Changes of the Sisters, to take effect in August, were announced today, somewhat earlier than in the past. Five Sisters, in addition to the previously­ announced change of S. M. Rosalia, will leave the college community: To s. M. Petronilla Superior, St. Mary's Convent, Newport s. M. Antonine History, Mount St. Mary's Academy, Fall River s. M. Wilhelmina Asst. Principal, St. Xavier Academy, Providence s. M. Rosina St. Xavier's Convent, Providence (Health reasons) s. M. Isabel Mount St. Rita Convent, Cumberland

The following Sister assignments are made to Salve Regina College~

s. M. Patrician To be Assistant Dean of Women s. Maria Cordis Lincourt Full-time teacher of Theology (had been part-time last year) s. M. Damien Greene English (will interrupt her study temporarily) S. M. Joycelin Orme Spanish s. M. Marcella Shanley Superior and Treasurer of the College s. M. Thomas Aquinas O'Brien Librarian (S. M. Therese will be Asst. Librarian) s. M. Corleen Fogarty History s. M. Consilii Reynolds History s. Marie Jeannine O'Brien Special Education s. Marie Rochelle Postiglione Music (Part-time) and Moderator of the Glee Club (will live at St. ,Xavier's Providence) s. M. Barbara Lynch Headstart Office (may teach Sociology)

15 The Sigma Phi Sigma, National Sisters of Mercy Honor Society, held its Induction of new members in the Alumnae Lounge, Miley Hall, at 6: 15. The following were admitted: Seniors: Susan Ellis, Jane Harrington, Sally Mathison, Constance Quirk; Juniors: Susanne Derham, Rosemary Kenfns, Marie Leandro, Caroline ruocco; SophomorEs: Ann Dolan and Catherine Dolan, Cheryl LaVoy, and Joanne Murray.

Father John Reilly has an article in the Spring 1967 issue of The New Scholasticism, published by the Catholic University of Washington, as a Quarterly Review of Philosophy. The article is entitled: Cajetan: Essentialist or Existentialist?

16 The Home Economms Club Senior Banquet was held in Mercy Hall at 6: 00 P. M. today.

A Mass and discussion were conducted for the Sisters by Father Davis. Arrange­ ments were made by S. M. Eloise. 1967

May 17 Sister Mary Augustine attended a Board of Directors meeting of the Rhode Island League of Nurses.

S. M. Catherine Barry will study in France during 1967-68.

S. M. Patrician was elected Secretary and Mr. Robert J. McKenna was named to the Executive Committee of the Rhode Isl and Social Studies Association, at the meeting held at the University of Rhode Island today.

The Faculty-Student Laff Show was held this evening in Mercy Hall.

Dr. Lester Carr spoke at the Portsmouth Rotary Club Ladies Night this evening. The dinner was held at the Ranch House.

18 A testimonial dinner for the late Joanne Curcio was held by her classmates in Miley Hall at 5:45 P. M. S. M. Emily attended, along with other Faculty. Members of her family were also present. They were presented with a Regina Maris, just issued.

Epsilon Chapter, Sigma Delta Pi Society, (National Honor Society for Hispanic Studies) held its Annual Meeting and Induction of new members this evening, at Ochre Court, following a dinner in the State Dining Room. The following new members were admitted: Seniors: Jane Harrington, Karen McCarty, My.:rna Santiago, and S. M. Christine Escalante. Juniors: Marilyn Viera and Kathleen Weaver.

19 Sister Mary Emily attended a luncheon and meeting of the Executive Board of the N. C. E. A., at Albertus Magnus College, in New Haven, to make plans for the Annual meeting in Boston in December.

21 Sister Mary Emily and othEr invited guests attended the Student Council Tea this afternoon.

22 Sister Mabel Ann Kelly's (S. M. Donalda) father has died. A delegation from the college attended his funeral mass this morning.

The Alumnae Association Annual Dinner for Seniors was held this evening in Miley Hall at which time the 1967 graduates were inducted into the Association as new members. S. M. Augustine, Alumnae Association Moderator, S. M. Emily, S. M. Donald, and S. M. Brenda (Class Moderator) extended welcome on behalf of the college.

, 24 The Faculty of the Nursing Division attended the Annual Meeting of the R. JI. League of Nurses today. 1967

May 24 Class Day Exercises were held today. It was chilly and windy and it was difficult throughout the morning to come to a decision as to where the exercises would be held. It was finally decided to have them on the Terrace, at 2: 00 P. M. (Faculty and seniors mostly wore jackets or sweaters under their academic robes, but the juniors were in college blazers, without benefit of topcoats.) Unfortunately guests were not many, and the few who came tried to hear the pra c eedings from just inside the Great Hall doors. The procession was led by Karen McCarty, President of Student Council; Father Reilly gave the Invocation; Mary-Elinor Reardon sang the National Anthem; the CJass Day address was delivered by Theresa A. Marzilli. Academic hoods were conferred on the members of the Senior Cla~s. Various prizes were presented to members of organizations for outstanding accomplishment during the past year. Barbara Sherry, Chairman, presented the Class Gift to S. M. Emily, for the College: A Class of 1967 Memorial Scholarship Fund of $10,000, to be funded over a three-year period. Sister in turn thanked the class and offered congratulations to them. The traditional tree plantingfpllowed.

The following seniors will be inducted into Kappa Gamma Pi, National Scholastic Activity Honor Society of the Catholic Women's Colleges: Patricia Feeley, Jane Harrington, Theresa Marzilli, Constance Quirk, and Charlotte Sousa.

Delta Epsilon Sigma, National Scholastic Honor Society, will admit the following sniors to membership: Sister Catherine Chesbro, Sister Bernadette Cordis Duggan, Sister Elizabeth Hines, Mrs. Pierrette Sullivan, aid Mrs. Helen McGrane Trainor.

An Italian Festival Concert was held this evening in the Cathedral of Ss. Peter and Paul, in Providence. The program is entitled: Three Centuries of Great Italian Music. C. Alexander Peloquin was the conductor and members of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and the organist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra provided the music. The Salve Regina Glee Club . participated, along with the Glee Clubs from Providence College and Our Lady of Providence Seminary; the University Chorale · : of Boston College and the Peloquin Chorale.

25, 26 Reading Days for final examinations of the semester.

25 A Testimonial Mass and Dinner was given by the Faculty to honor Sister Mary Rosalia, the Dean of Studies, who will be leaving Salve Regina at the end of the summer to take up new duties as Director of a newly-established Study-Evaluation Program of the Province of Providence. An especially trained student choral group sang at the Mass. During the dinner a small orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Joseph Conte, played background music for the guests. (Music the gift of Mr. Cornelius Moore.) Several gifts were presented to Sister including a paper weight with the seal of the college, appropriately inscribed for her years , as Dean at Salve Regina College (1957-1967). 1967

May 25 Sister Mary Emily announced today that Reverend Robert E. McNally, S. J., Professor of Historical Theology at Fordham University, New York, will deliver the Commencement Address at the exercises on June 5. The honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters w. 11 be conferred upon Father McNally, and Governor John H. Chafee will receive an honorary Doctor of Civil Law.

27 - June 2 Final Examination Period.

28 The Salve Regina Guild held its Annual Tea for Seniors and Musicale, in Ochre Court, at 3: 00 P. M.

30 Reverend Americo Lapati, the Chaplain at Mt. St. Rita Novitiate, gave a Mass and Celebration in honor of his parents' Golden Wedding Anniversary. S. M Emily and other Sisters from the college were invited guests.

28 Dr. F. Kenneth Brasted was the principal speaker at the Fifth Annual Communion Supper of the Couples Club, held at Knights of Columbus Hall, in Newport.

31 It was S. M. Petronilla's Feast Day. She was presented with a Jerusalem Bible and a Certificate for Requiem Masses for herself, for future use.

June 2 Mr. Chesley Russell is the new representatave of the Government at the Office of Construction Services, of the Office of Education in Boston. He takes Mr. Meyer's place. He made his first inspection visit to the new Science-Academic Building, and was brought to Ochre Court by Mr. Maguire to meet S. M. Emily. * 4 The Baccalaureate Mass was held in St. Mary's Church, Newport, this afternoon at 4:00 P. M. It was concelebrated by Father Shea, Pastor, and 6 other priests, all uncles of graduating students: Very Rev. Donald Sherry, Rev. Thom s Wright, Rev. Angelo D"Agostino, Rev. Manuel Tavares, Rev. Owen Goodwin, and Monsignor Moriarty. These priests were guests later at the Class Dinner, in Miley Hall. There were 5 other priests who were invited to participate, but they were unable to come to Newport at this time.

Following the Mass, at 5:30 P. M., the Baccalaureate Day Parents' Dinner was held in Miley Hall, for the graduates, their parents, and the guest priests who had concelebrated the Mass. The Toastmistress was Joan Godin. Nancy Huling gave the toast to the Administration, responded to by S. M. Emily, and Mary Ellen Avery presented the toast to the parents, response by her father, Mr. Ralph A very. Toasts were closed by the singing of the Alma Mater. Sister Faculty members were also present. Dining Room facilities were taxed by the largest graduating class in the history of the college.

*2 Sister Monica Marie and Sister Mary Patricia Murray were presented with Jerusalem Bibles, in celebration of their 25th Jubilee, which actually occurred by date during the spring. A special dinner was held in honor of the occasion. 1967

June 4-10 A Nursing Division Workshop was held at the college, under the direction of S. M Augustine, Chairman of the Nursing Division. The delegates were housed in Miley Hall and most of the meetings were held there. It was on the subject of Mental Health, and was attended by Sisters of various orders, as well as by lay people.

5 The 17th Annual Commencement of the College was held on the Terrace, on Monday, June 5, at 3: 00 P. M. The Academic Procession formed in Ochre Court and was led by Mr. Leo Bottari, of the Faculty, as Marshal. Sister Mary Emily Shanley, R. S. M., presided for the first time since assuming the Presidency. The Most Reverend Bernard M. Kelly, Auxiliary Bishop, conferred the degrees, in the absence of Bishop McVinney, who was ill. Degrees were awarded to 179 seniors - 143 A. B. 'sand 36 B. S. degrees. 84 students received Certificates of Eligibility for Teaching, presented by Dr. William P. Robinson, Jr., Com­ missioner of Education of Rhode Island.

The Commencement Address was given by Reverend Robert E. McNally, S. J., Professor of Historical Theology at Fordham University. Governor John H. Chafee presented the greetings of the State and Mayor Dennis F. Shea, the greeting~ of the City of Newport. Honorary degrees were awarded to Governor Chafee - Doctor of Civil Law, and Father McNally - Doctor of Humane Letters. The recipients were presented hand-lettered parchment scrolls of their citations, as prepared by S. M. Mercedes. Following Father McNally's address, the exercises closed with remarks by Bishop Kelly and the bestowal of the Episcopal blessing.

Governor Chafee arrived by helicopter, which put down on the lawn beside the Terrace. There was coverage by Channel 10 TV and S. M. Jean had some pictures taken by the 1968 Yearbook photographer. After the program, refreshments were offered to guests and lay faculty on the second floor of Ochre Court.

A dinner was held at 5: 30 P. M. in Miley Hall for members of the Faculty (including wives or husbands of lay faculty) and clergwand other invited guests who had attended the Commencement exercises. (Mr. Cornelius Moore went to the Portsmouth Priory graduation and luncheon because of his close association with the Prior, who is leaving the school to devote time to research and writing. He came to Salve Regina shortly after the exercises, and was able to meet in Ochre Court with faculty and friends. ) Mother Provincial and other members of the Corporation were present on the platform forthe Commencement. 5 (over) 6 Sister Mary Emily and Sister Mary Rosalia attended Commencement exercises at Providence College this morning, and remained for luncheon afterward.

Commencements of the other colleges in Rhode Island were attended by the following Salve Regina College delegates: June 5 Sister Mary Mauritia fell coming out of Miley Hall, after the dinner, and it was discovered that she had broken both her wrist and her leg. She was taken at once to Newport Hospital. 1967

June May 24 Newport Hospital s. Ralph Mary May 27 Catholic T. C. of Prov. s. M. Rosalia Vernon Court Jr. Coll. s. M. Christopher June 1 Our Lady of Prov. Sem. Father Schenick June 2 R. I. School of Design Leo Bottari June 4 R. I. Junior College S. M. Patrician June 5 Brown University Dr. A. Di Pippo June 8 Roger Williams Jr. Coll. Dr. George Morris June 11 University of R. I. Robert McKenna June 14 Naval War College Dr. F. K. Brasted

6 S. Michaelinda went to St. Louis University to attend a Workshop for two weeks.

9 S. M. Philemon left for the University of Minnesota, where she will study Chemistry under a National Science Foundation Grant for College Teachers. She will return the latter part of July.

10 There was no Administration Meeting this month. No meetings will be held during the summer.

10-11 The Fifth Annual Alumnae Week-end was held. Alumnae of 1952, 1957 and 1962 classes held formal Luncheons in Ochre Court and Miley Hall. Class meetings were held during the afternoon. Social Hour, Dinner and dancing took place at Cliff Walk Manor Saturday evening. Mass was celebrated at 11: 00 A. M. in the college chapel, followed by Breakfast in Miley Hall. Father Irving A. Georges, 0. P., now of Providence College, addressed the alumnae at the breakfast. The Alumnae Association Meeting was held in the Alumnae Lounge of : Miley Hall Sunday afternoon.

12-14 S. M. Susanne conducted a Counseling Through Testing Workshop for Sisters.

12 Sister Mary Cleophas, R. S. M. , President of Mount St. Agnes College, in Baltimore, will stay at the college this summer, living in McAuley Hall. She has been Chairman of the College Commission of the Mercy Colleges.

12 Sister Mary Alban has visited the college for a few days, several times, in order to prepare to take over the duties of the Dean's office from S. M. Rosalia. She will move to Newport on August 19.

Miss Mary Turley, of Hartford, Connecticut, brought the girls of her class to see SRC in the afternoon. They met with S. M. Emily before they left. (Miss Turley' s niece, Maryellen, will be a member of the Class of 1971 in September. )

14 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Slade, of Albany, New York, students of the architecture of Richard Morris Hunt, visited the college today and were shown around by S. M. Emily. 1967

June 15 Sister Kathryn Agnes brought her class to see Ochre Court.

Nursing Division Faculty attended the Annual Meeting of the R. I. State Nurses Association.

Announcement was made today by S. M. Emily that Mr. John S. Renza, at present an Associate Professor at Bryant College, will join the Salve Regina administration in September as Executive Assistant to the President. He will begin on September 1. His chief duties will lie in the area of finances.

The Sisters held a Buffet Supper in the State Dining Room and on the Terrace for the Sisters who are leaving the college. Each was presented with a Jeru­ salem Bible from the Community, in remembrance of their years at the college. (S. M. Antonine, S. M. Isabel, S. M. Rosina, and S. M. Wilhelmina. S. M. Petronilla received a Bible on her Feast Day.)

16-24 The Movement for a Better World, which has headquarters in Washington, D. C., and is directed by S. M. Josetta Butler, R. S. M., held a Better World Movement Retreat during this period at Salve Regina College. There were approximately 77 persons in attendance - Sisters of various orders, including Salve Regina Faculty, Indian Sisters, Province Sisters of Mercy, etc.; Priests; and lay persons. They had residence and meals in Miley Hall. The Retreat was led by Rev. Rolland Bennett, OMI, Director, and Sister Mary Silverius, R. S. M. (It was most unfortunate, but Newport experienced a rainy week. so that it was a miserable introduction for the visitors to the City by the Sea.)

18-23 Nursing Division Faculty attended the Fourth Inter-University Faculty Work Conference, held at the Chatham Bars Inn, Cape Cod.

17 A group of about 23 women from the Fall River Chapter of the AA UW came for a tour of the college. Luncheon was served in the State Dini rg Room, followed by a talk about the college by one of the Sisters, and the group's annual meeting.

19 Professor Robert J. McKenna will serve as Director of the Sumrre r Intern Orientation Program for the Rhode Island Department of Health. The initial session was held today, and the program will continue with 12 afternoon seminars, weekly until September 6. Approximately 35 students and 30 faculty members are participating.

20 Sister Mary Emily held a meeting withthe Architect and Con tractors for the new building to discuss a Change Order for Air Conditioning. It was a very necessary and worthwhile meeting.

23 Miss Rae K. O'Neill, at pDesent Assistant Professor of Education and Social Studies at Salve Regina, has been appointed Director of Public Relations, to succeed Dr. Brasted. She will begin her duties on September 1. 1967

June 24 Sister Mary Emily flew from Hillsgrove this morning, to Pittsburgh, to attend a two-week Workshop conducted by the Institute of Man of D<µquesne University. She will return on July 7 or 8, and leave again on July 10, to fly to Ireland.

Sister Mary Mercedes went to Boston today to stay untilMonday morning, June 26, when she will board a plane for Portugal. Sister will study Portuguese Art and Culture at the University of Lisbon, through the courtesy of the Portuguese Government. She has also received a supplementary grant from the Gulbenkian Foundation. Sister Mercedes will visit some of the major art centers of Europe before returning to Newport on September 8. She plans to introduce a course on Portuguese Art the second semester of the coming academic year.

Sister Myriam Yvonne Abdo left this evening for New Haven, where she wil 1 study at Yale University Summer School. Sister will return briefly at the end of the session before going to New York City, to study during 1967-68 at Columbia Univer­ sity, for her Ph.D. degree in Spanish.

26 A Workshop in Pastoral Counseling, tnlanned by S. Marie Susanne and the Rev. John T. Hall, was tot have been held at Salve Regina from July 10 to July 21. However, insufficient registrations forced its cancellation today.

The Twentieth Annual Summer Session opened today, to continue until August 4. Approximately 200 persons registered. Courses were offered in Biology, Chemistry, Read ng, Special Education, English, Economics, History and Political Science, Psychology, Mathematics, Theology, and Spanish. Classes will meet daily.

In conjunction with the regular Summer Session, a Workshop in the Teaching of Religion is to be c rnducted from July 3 to July 28, coordinated by Sister Mary Silvia Rice and including three other Sisters as Staff.

28 As a start for the Cultural Film Program for the Summer Session, two films were shown: "England: Puritan vs. Cavalier" and "France: The Face of Love", in Miley Hall Snack Bar, this evening.

July 3 The College will conduct a Pre-college Study Skills Program for High School Students, from today iuntil the end of the Summer Schoo 1, August 4. Sister Mary Jean is coordinator, and the other Sisters are: Sister Mary Jane Frances Nugent, Sister Mary Gratia Dyer, and Sister Mary Noel Blute.

Dr. William Burrell will lead a study tour of the National Council of Teachers of English, visiting the British Isles and Greece. He leaves today, and will return on August 9. There are 30 in the group.

A Moving Picture, "The Victors" was held this evening for the Summer Session students, in Miley Hall. 1967

July 4 A Cook Out was held on Ochre Court Terrace this evening.

5 Sister Mary Barbara Gill was Chairman of a Study Group which came to visit Salve Regina today from an American Studies Institute, being held at Emmanuel College, in Boston. Sister Michaelinda was hostess to the visitors.

5 A film program was held in Miley Hall at 7: 00 P. M. Shown were the following: "Japan: The Frozen Moment" and "Greece: The Inner World".

7 Sister Mary Emily returned in the early evening from Pittsburgh and was met at the airport by several of the Sisters.

8 Dr. Brasted's appointment was announced as Executive Secretary of the National organization of Delta Chi Fraternity, whose offices are located in Iowa City, Iowa. He will begin on September 1.

S. M. Emily had an appointment with Mr. Coleman from the Newport National Bank concerning the new building.

10 The Summer Session students were given a Tour of Newport this afternoon.

S. M. Emily left about 5 P. M. for Hillsgrove, to fly to New York, and then overnight to Ireland, leaving New York at 9 P. M. Several of the Sisters went to see her off at the airport. She will study at the University of Dublin, taking a course in Irish Life and Literature. She will later travel on the continent with her brother and a couple who are friends of his, and visit Paris and Lourdes and Rome, before returning home on August 26.

12 Mr. Robert J. McKenna, of the Faculty, was successful in the Newport Primary election yesterday, for School Committee. The final election will be held in September.

Another showing in the Cultural Film Program was given this evening: "Nigeria: Culture in Transition" - Miley Hall, 7:00 P. M.

14 A Movie - Charade - was shown this evening in Miley Hall.

16 A Buffet Supper was held this evening.

18 Rabbi Jerome S. Gurland, of Temple Sinai in Cranston, addressed the Summer Session students this evening, in Ochre Court. His subject was: "Why Dialogue" The lecture was under the sponsorship of the Jewish Chautauqua Society. * (over) 21 The college announced the appointment of new Faculty members today for the next academic year. In addition to the Sister appointments recorded on May 14, there are the following:

Mr. Richard J. McGinn, who will be teaching in the English Department. Mrs. Carmen Andreu de Casariego will be teaching Spanish. Mrs. Charlotte Colton Murphy (SRC '66) who received an M.A. in June from the University of Massa­ chusetts, will be an instructor in Home Economics, and Sister Yolande de-1' Immaculee Plante, from Montreal, will be a member of the French department. 19 A Movie: "Send Me No Flowers" was presented in Miley Hall this evening.

21 The Cultural Film presentation: "India: The Haunting Passage"; was shown in Miley Hall, followed by a dance demonstration and a discussion led by the Indian Sisters. 1967

July 25 S. M. Philemon returned from Minnesota and Chicago, following her summer course in Chemistry.

30 The final offering in the Cultural Film Program was "Sweden: Fire and Ice", presented in Miley Hall at 7: 00 P. M.

31 Sister Mary Virginia, who has been President of Our Lady of Cincinnati College, visited the college today. Sister Mary Rosalia gave her a tour of Ochre Court. Sister Virginia will take up new duties in her Province this fall (similar to the new work which S. M. Rosalia will undertake).

August 4 Close of the Summer Session. Examinations were held yesterday for the second hour classes, and this morning for the first hour classes.

6 Four members of the Junior Class, who will be spendingtheir Junior year in France, were presented their class rings by S. M. Wilhelmina, Moderator of the class. The four students are: Sheila A. Grigatis, Rose Mary Healy, Maria F. Mendes, and Jeanne R. Shearer. They will study at L'Ecole Pratique de l'Alliance Franc;:aise, in Paris.

7 -11 Mr. Devlin, Mr. Bruno, and others of their staff were in the Business Office for the annual Audit of the financial records of the college for the past year.

11 Dr. Brasted's last day at the office. He will be in weekly to check on mail, and will come in on August 29, 30 and 31 to work with Miss Rae O'Neill and S. M. Emily concerning the transfer of the duties of the Public Relations Office.

16 S. M. Mauritia, who had been recuperating at St. Xavier's Convent after being released from the hospital last month, came home today, walking nicely but slowly. (She said she was in a bit of pain.)

17 Dr. Burrell was host to a group of teachers who are attending at the University of Rhode Island a Convention of the Association for Student Teaching. Members came from all parts of the country. They saw Salve Regina among other buildings of interest in Newport.

19 A change in Sister personnel of the college takes place today. Sister Mary Marcella, the new Superior, arrives.

25-28 Diocesan Principals' Workshop. The Principals from the Fall River Diocese participated. The subject for discussion: "Office of the Principalship."

26 Sister Mary Emily returned.

30 Doctor Kenneth Brasted, who has been Public Relations and Development Officer at the college for the past four years, has taken the position of Executive Secretary to some fraternity organization in Iowa City. 1967

September 1 Mr. John S. Renza takes up his position as Executive Assistant to the President.

2 Because of a pending strike by the Newport teachers, the seniors who were to do student teaching in Newport schools were notified not to return to the college on September 4. Their vacation was extended until Se-ptember 10.

4 The senior student teachers arrived.

5 Sister Ralph Mary and Doctor DiPippo met with Doctor Paparo of Pawtucket Memorial Hospital to discuss the arrangements for next year's Medical Technology Group. Since the hospital is equipped to service only six students we were asked to pay the cost of buying additional equipment for our ten students. The request was made for $2200 each year for two years. The college would then own 50% of the equipment.

7 An all-day faculty meeting was held in Miley Hall. New faculty members are as follows:

Carmen Andreu Casariego Nap C. Dufault Sister Mary Corleen Fogarty, R. S. M. Sister Mary Alban Kerwick, R. S. M. Sister Maria Cordis Lincourt, R. S. M. Sister Mary Dorothy Maddres Richard McGinn, Ph.D. Charlotte C. Murphy Sister Mary Thomas Aquinas O'Brien, R. S. M. Sister Mary Joycelin Orme, R. S. M. Sister Yolande-de-l'Immaculee Plant Sister Mary Rochelle Postiglione, R. SM. John S. Renza Sister Mary Consilii Reynolds Gedalia Rowe Sister Mary Marcella Shanley, R. S. M.

7 Sister Ralph Mary and Doctor DiPippo met with the Budget Committee, who voted to allot them the money requested for equipment at Pawtucket Memorial Hospital.

10 Freshman resident students arrived.

11-15 Orientation week for freshmen and registration week for upperclassmen.

12 Sister Mary Emily met with Mr. John Gill to discuss the furniture for the new Academic Building. 1967

September 12 Sister Ralph Mary and Doctor DiPippo met with Doctor Paparo and Mr. Dietz of Pawtucket Memorial Hospital to continue contract negotiations for Medical Technology students for next year. Contrary to all accepted practices in college and hospital relationships, Mr. Dietz insisted that our students must pay the hospital $1800 for room and board for the Senior year. The college refused to accept this stipulation. Doctor DiPippo will investi­ gate other hospital programs in the New England area.

14 Lecture on the film "That's Where the Action is" by John Ransford Watts at Ochre Court at 7:30 P. M.

18 Sister Mary Emily and Sister Mary Philemon met with Mr. Marion Mathison and Bill Nagel to meet the requirements of setting up a sailing club at the college.

First day of formal classes at the college for the school year 1967-68.

19 Wallace Roberts, reporter for the Providence Journal, met with various groups of administration and faculty in order to prepare an article for publication in the Providence Journal.

Group I. Group II.

Sister Mary Emily Sister Marie Susrnne Mr. John Renza Doctor Burrell Sister Mary Venard Doctor DiPippo Sister Mary Alban Sister Mary Augustine Sister Monica Marie Sister Mary Christopher Sister Mary Audrey Sister Kathryn Mary Sister Mary Donald Father Rebeiro Sister Mary Martina Doctor Carr Sister Carol Marie Mr. McKenna Rev. John Reilly

Group III. Group IV.

Joan David Student Council Officers Marie MacDonald Rae O'Neill Sister Mary Philemon

21 Bob Kennedy, of WBZ, made a lecture on the subject of "Intellectual Smorgasbord" in the Great Hall, at 7: 30 P. M.

22 Honors Convocation held in the Great Hall instead of on the Terrace because of rain. Rabbi Theodore Lewis of Touro Synagogue was the speaker for the occasion. His topie was "Educating for Brotherhood". On this occasion, Mr. Paul Murray, prominent Newport lawyer, presented the college with a sterling silver mace which had been donated and executed by Mr. Alfredo Sciarotta. Mr. Sciarotta has three daughters who are students of the college. Mr. Paul 1967

September 22 Murray was working in Mr. Moore's office at the time that Mr. Goulet trans­ ferred Ochre Court to the Sisters of Mercy. Mr. Murray was assigned to acquaint the Sisters with the building and its surroundings in 1947.

23 Mr. Winslow Ames conducted a tour of Ochre Court for the benefit of the Victorian Society in America.

24 Tea by the nurses for the new nursing students in the State Dining Room, at 2:00 P. M.

25 Mr. John Renza represented Salve Regina College at the meeting of the Providence Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of coordinating the Symposium to be held later in the fall.

26 In order to promote more friendly relations between faculty and students, a "Love Out" was held on the grounds of Ochre Court. Because of the title, we enjoyed wide publicity. Dr. George Schaffer donated 80 dozen doughnuts for the occasion.

27 R. J. McKenna was elected coordinator of Senator Tiernan' s Student Action Program for the college. Two Rhode Island students each week to go to Washington, D. C. to participate in the program.

28 Film Festival showing of 11 400 Blows" at Mercy Hall.

29 Meeting of the Executive Board of the Fathers Council at 8: 00 P. M. at Ochre Court. Sister Mary Emily, Mr. Renza, Miss O'Neill and Sister Mary Alban attended.

October 1 The Salve Regina Guild held a reception for the mothers of freshmen at 2:30 P. M. in the Great Hall and the Dining Room.

2 Jane I. Lynch and Mary E. Reardon went to Washington, D. C. for the week to participate in the Student Action Program as representatives from Salve Regina.

3 Meeting of the Critic Teachers of our student teachers, in the Drawing Room at 1:30 P. M.

Supervisory Teachers of our students in public schools held a meeting at 1:30 P. M. in the Drawing Room. Dr. E. William Burrell presided.

5 Administration meeting at 10:00 A. M. in President's office.

6 The Rhode Island Chapter of Executive Housekeeping Association met in Ochre Court and held a buffet dinner in the State Dining Room at 7:15 P. M. 1967

October 6 Doctor DiPippo received word from Pawtucket Memorial Hospital offering a new arrangement for Medical Technology students. The hospital will pay the students $1000 but will expect each student to take care of her own room and board.

Sister Mary Emily and Mr. Renza met with Lt. John McCarthy, Newport Police Department, to talk about initiating a Safety Patrol program on the campus .

7 Alumnae Executive Board meeting was held in Miley Hall at 2: 30 P. M.

Mrs. John Canning (Ann Kelly 161) represented Sister Mary Emily at the inauguration of Doctor Reynolds as the new President of Bates College, Lewiston, Maine. (Mrs. Canning, 9 Fairview A venue, Augusta, Maine.)

8 Mount St. Rita Convent annual pilgrimage. Twenty-four students attended.

Mr. John Renza represented the college at the inauguration of Mr. Christ­ Janer at Boston University.

9 The movie, "The Informer", was held at Mercy Hall at 7: 30 P. M. Because the film was in very bad condition the showing was most unsatisfactory.

10 Freshman performance marking the end of their initiation period was held at Mercy Hall at 7: 00 P. M.

11 Vice Admiral Leland Hayward, U.S. N. , president of the War College, made a visit to the college to inquire about a student in whom he was interested and who was supposedly refused admission. He offered to give a lecture to the students at some future time.

Sister Mary Alban and Sister Mary Emily left for Washington, D. C. to attend the American Council of Education meeting which was held at the Shoreham Hotel.

12, 13 The above meeting was followed by a meeting of the College Commission of the Sisters of Mercy, with particular emphasis on discussions led by Father McGrath.

12 Miss David and Miss MacDonald attended the annual college day in Worcester for Admissions Officers.

14, 15 Fall Weekend.

16 Special meeting of the Administration at 11: 00 A. M. 1967

October 16 Doctor DiPippo, Sister Mary Emily, Mr. Renza, Doctor Paparo, Mr. Dietz and Miss Geddes, of Pawtucket Memorial Hospital, attended a meeting re­ garding the Medical Technology program. In this meeting, Mr. Dietz reiterated his plan for a $1000 stipend to be given to the student. The date of November 15 was selected for the final decision in regard to this matter.

17 "A Wilde Evening with Shaw" was presented at 8:00 P. M. at John Rogers High School.

18 Annual convention of the Rhode Island State Nurses Association was held at the Colony Motor Inn. All the nursing faculty and selected students were present. Sister Mary Augustine was reelected as president of the associa­ tion for next year and honored with a scroll in recognition of her enormous contribution to the field of nursing and education.

19 Sister Marie Susanne attended a meeting at Doctor Piucci's office at Rhode Island College regarding the Flynn School, Providence, at 9: 00 A. M. Sister Marie Susanne will represent Salve Regina on a steering committee regarding this matter.

A Student - Faculty Forum meeting was held at Miley Hall at 4: 00 P. M.

Sister Mary Christopher was a speaker at the 28th Annual Conference of Rhode Island Conference of Social Workers at the Viking Hotel.

20 Father's Council meeting was held at the Viking Hotel with Mr. Renza, Miss O'Neill and Sister Mary Emily representing the college. Dr. White provided the refreshments.

21 Father's Weekend at the college. After the usual meeting, the fathers toured the new O'Hare Academic Center. (The suggestion was made later that instead of using four different places for the class dinners all be accomodated at the Coachman in Tiverton, R. I. )

23-27 Miss Lois Prosser attended the American Public Health Association meeting at Miami Beach.

24 UN Day - a Pray-in with a torchlight procession for peace was held on the campus under the direction of Sister Mary Patrician and Sister Carol Reagen. Because of political overtones, there was some reaction to this on the campus.

A meeting was held with John C. Gill about the furniture for the new building - S. M. Emily and S. M. Marcella - in Boston.

The college received the bequest from the will of Marita Coughlin for the college. Two student rooms and a faculty suite will bear name plates memo­ rializing this bequest.

25 Piano Concert by Theodore Ullmann at 7:45 P. M. at Ochre Court, Great Hall. 1967

October 26 A Committee on the Revision of the Bylaws met in the State Dining Room at 1:30 P. M. At this meeting, a special committee consisting of Dr. Quinn, Sister Mary Alban and Sister Mary Emily was appointed to work on the first draft. In attendance were also Mr. McMahon, S. M. Verona, S. M. Rosalia, Mother Mary Kieran, and the Most Reverend Bernard M. Kelly, D. D.

27 Professor R. McKenna spoke at a Convocation on the Future of Higher Education in Rhode Island - this was a meeting of the Rhode Island Education Association at Rhode Island College.

31 Pre-College Day at the college and Open House. The program was planned and carried out by S. M. Audrey and Miss David.

November 1 Legion of Mary meeting in the State Dining Room, at 8: 00 P. M.

S. M. Audrey and S. M. Augustine went to New York for Catholic Colleges meeting.

2 Seminar in Mercy Hall by Constantine Arvanites on painting. In the evening, at 7:30 P. M. he gave a lecture entitled "How Does a Painting Mean?" at Ochre Court. The painting he created was given to the college to be used in the new O'Hare Academic Center.

Recruiter from Columbia University Teacher's College was on campus from 2 - 5 P. M.

S. M. Christopher attended a Headstart program meeting, conducted by the Child Study Association of America in Boston.

3 United Fund Campaign began.

Recruiters from Yale University for Science and Medical Technology students were on campus from 10 - 3 P. M.

4 Salve Regina College Guild held their annual Dessert Bridge at 1:30 P. M., at Ochre Court.

5 Alumnae Association held the twentieth anniversary of the College's founding with a Homecoming Day. After Mass and luncheon an honorary award was presented to Providence College's Head Blsketball Coach, Joe Mullaney for his contributions to social responsibility, sportsmanship and family living. 1967

November 5 A Distinguished Faculty Award, the first to be presented, was presented to S. M. Martina, R. S. M. , for her dedicated services as the only remaining member of the original group at Salve Regina.

6 A $500 (?heck was received from Sears, Roebuck Foundation as an unlimited grant to the college.

7 S. M. Christopher attended a workshop on "Community Involvement of Colleges and Universities" at Flint, Michigan.

There was an Executive Board Meeting in the Alumnae Lounge at Miley Hall, at 7:00 P. M.

Meeting of the Barrington - Salve Regina College Dialogue Group at Ochre Court at 7: 30 P. M. This was under the auspices of S. Barbara Braman.

8 An original Graphics Display was held in the State Dining Room. This display continued for two days.

9 Jim Dobbins, cartoonist, held a lecture-demonstration on "The World as I See it'1, at the Great Hall in Ochre Court at 7:30 P. M.

Dr. Truax of Norwalk Hospital visited the college to discuss an affiliation with our Medical Technology program.

10 A Faculty meeting was held in the State Dining Room with a coffee hour pre­ ceding the meeting.

12 Student Council Tea was held in the State Dining Room at Ochre Court, at 2:00 P. M.

14 There was an afternoon meeting of the special committee on Bylaws held at 2:30 P. M. with Dr. Quinn, S. M. Alban and S. M. Emily in attendance.

There was a talk and discussion by Father McIntyre, of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Group in the Drawing Room, at 7: 00 P. M.

15 S. M. Emily and S. M. Marcella, with S. M. Alban, went to Boston to con­ sult with Mr. John Gill regarding the furniture for the new academic building.

At 4: 00 P. M. , in Informal Seminar was held by Mr. Kanar on his art, at Mercy Hall.

Zwi Kanar, pantominist, held a concert at Rogers High School for the student body and the general public, at 8:00 P. M. 1967

November 16 Students had a Mass of Thanksgiving in the Great Hall, at 5: 00 P. M. They brought their gifts to the Thanksgiving Basket with them at this time.

S. Carol Marie and S. Patricia Marie went to Waltham for a Cursaillo.

18 There was a Glee Club Concert with St. Michael's College of Winooski, held in the Great Hall, Ochre Court, at 8:15 P. M.

19 Salve Regina Guild had an illustrated Lecture on "Appalachia" given by Miss Marie E. Leandro, R. M.

20 S. M. Emily and Mr. Renza met with representatives of the Sophomore Nurses to discuss the junior residence problem.

21 A meeting was held by S. M. Emily and Dr. DiPippo with Dr. Christian and Mrs. Merenda, of Carney Hospital, Boston, to discuss the Medical Technology program.

Student Nurses Organization held a meeting at 6: 30 P. M. at Mercy Hall.

Mr. Andrew Caponigro, classic guitarist, held a 5: 00 P. M. seminar in the State Dining Room .

Mr . . Caponigro had a concert in the Great Hall, Ochre Court, at 8:00 P. M.

22 Thanksgiving recess began at noon.

27 Classes resumed after Thanksgiving recess.

29 The Providence Chamber of Commerce conducted their Annual College - Business Symposium. It was held at the Sheraton-Biltmore in Providence from 9:00 A. M. - 4:00 P. M. About twenty-four students attended, with Mr. John Renza as official representative.

30 The Recruiters for Extension Volunteers were on campus in the afternoon. Angelina Pacheco, class of 1964, is working with the Volunteers, although she did not come to the campus.

The second general meeting of the Committee on the Revision of the Bylaws was held with full attendance.

London Graphic Arts display was in the State Dining Room.

Mr. W. D. Snodgrass, Pulitzer Prize winning poet, gave a lecture in the Great Hall, Ochre Court, at .7:30 P. M. 1967

December 2 Sophomore Dance, "The Nocturne", in the Great Hall, Ochre Court, at 8: 00 P. M. , followed by a buffet at The Coachman, Tiverton.

3 S. M. Alban attended a meeting at Mt. St. Mary's, Fall River, where the "State of Educational Policies and Apostolate" was discussed.

4 Portugese Evening at Salve Regina, at 7:30 P. M., in the Great Hall. This was preceded by a formal dinner in the State Dining Room, attended by twenty-six guests. The principal speaker of the evening was Mr. Manuel Oliveria and his talk was "Portugal, Past and Present." A large and ehthusiastic audience attended.

5 Seminar at 3: 00 P. M. , with Reverend Louis Bouyer and the Philosophy and Theology Departments attending.

Lecture and panel discussion at 7:30 P. M. at Ochre Court on the "Future of the Eucharist." Lecture was given by Father Bouyer and the Panelists were: Father Richard C. Boulet, 0. P. , Visiting Professor of Sacred Theology at Providence College; Ada Bethune, noted liturgical artist; Reverend John P. Reilly; and Sister Mary Eloise, R. S. M.

6 Home Economics Club held their Christmas Party at The Pier.

Film Festival offering, "Odd Man Out" was held at Mercy Hall, at 7:30 P. M.

Student - Faculty Senate meeting. They discussed "That Weekday and Weekend Curfews be Significantly extended for all Classes." It was unanimously agreed that this should be done. The meeting was held at 4:00 P. M.

7 Captain Harper, of the U. S. Army, spoke to the students interested in physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition, and related subjects at 1:00 P. M.

Basketball game with Emmanual College, at Boston, at 7:00 P. M.

8 Mr. Renza met with Mr. Russell of the Boston Office of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, and the contractor and architect because the college was taking over the Science Wing of the new building.

Meeting of the New England Association of Colleges and Secondard Schools was held at the Statler-Hilton in Boston. S. M. Emily and S. M. Alban attended. 1967

December 9 N. C. E. A. Regional Meeting was held at Cardinal Cushing College, Brookline. S. M. Emily was replaced as Secretary by S. M. Clarice, of Rivier College. S. M. Emily, S. M. Marcella, S. M. Alban, S. Monica Marie Kelly attended the meeting.

The Annual meeting of the American Chemical Society was held in Ochre Court and Miley Hall under the sponsorship of Dr. DiPippo. This event began at 6: 30 P. M.

10 Annual Candlelight Christmas Concert was held in the Great Hall, Ochre Court, at 3:30 P. M.

11 Meeting was held by the Honorary Degrees Committee, under the chairman­ ship of Mr. John Renza. The senior class has been asked to submit names of their choice for commencement speaker and this was also considered by the committee.

The Science Department started to move laboratory equipment and materials into the new Science Wing of O'Hare, in preparation for classes to be held there immediately after Christmas vacation.

12 Annual Children's Christmas Party by the students was held at Miley Hall at 3:30 P. M.

The Student Nurses Organization held a meeting at the Snack Bar in Miley at 6:00 P. M.

"Buche de Noel" was held by Alliance Francoise at 7:30 P. M. in the State Dining Room.

13 At 11:00 A. M. Senator J. Joseph Garrahy addressed the Political Science classes. He then had lunch with students, faculty and staff and held a Seminar in the Alumnae Lounge at Miley Hall immediately afterward. He later made a tour of some of the buildings of the campus.

Pinata Party was held by the Spanish Club in Queen Hall, at 4: 00 P. M.

14 Mrs. Elaine Kohn, Recruitment Coordinator for the Massachusetts Department of Public Welfare, was on campus at 2:00 P. M.

Holly Dinners, followed by the annual Candlelight Ceremony, were held. The , day students were included for the first time in this evening of festivity.

15 Christmas recess began following the last classes. 1967

December 16 Carolyn Silvia, graduate of the Class of 1967, was married to Guerin Bernardin, Jr. , in Salve Regina Chapel, at 11: 00 a. m. The marriage was performed by a Holy Cross father from Notre Dame. This was the first wedding to be held in the Chapel.

18 The second meeting of the subcommittee on the Revision of the Bylaws was held at 1:30 p. m. Dr. Quinn, Sister Mary Emily and Sister Mary Alban attended.

27 A meeting was held with Dr. Barnett and Miss Mclver of Norwalk Hospital, in regard to the Medical Technology program. Sister Mary Emily, Sister Ralph Mary, and Dr. DiPippo represented Salve Regina College.